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Can Alonso really win the Indy 500?
Despite his extensive time in the car, the odds still seem stacked against Fernando Alonso at the Indy 500. ESPN looks at why the Spaniard is the perfect driver to overcome them on May 28.
Drivers
Pombo: Alonso will have no friends in the race.
ESPN's Nate Saunders and Alex Pombo assess McClaren Honda Andretti driver Fernando Alonso's chances of a rookie win at the 101st Indianapolis 500.
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Formula 1
New cars, but the same stunning Monaco.
The ESPN F1 team pick the best places around the track to watch the iconic Monaco Grand Prix and discuss how the new-look cars are tackling it.
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Formula 1
Dispelling myths about IndyCar
We at ESPN thought we would dispel some myths about IndyCar we've been hearing since Alonso's participation in the series was confirmed.
F1 Top Headlines
Drivers
Saunders: Alonso thinks he's an outside favorite.
ESPN's Nate Saunders looks at what Fernando will have to do right on race day to win the Indianapolis 500 in his first attempt.
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Formula 1
Watching Indycar with the spotters.
Nate Saunders reports on what it's been like to watch the final test laps at Indianapolis with the team spotters.
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AutoRacing
Fernando Alonso passes underneath his spotter, Cole Carter, during final practice. Each driver has a spotter positioned at either side of the circuit - these men give the crucial information on how close cars are behind. It's a mega place to watch race cars from, too...
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Formula 1
Does Stroll deserve practice crash criticism?
Lance Stroll did himself no favours by colliding with a wall on Thursday practice, but does he deserve the criticism he's getting for it?
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Formula 1
How Panis can inspire McLaren in Monaco
If Jenson Button and Stoffel Vandoorne, not to mention Honda, struggle at any stage this weekend, they could do worse than to think back 21 years to an extraordinary Monaco win for Olivier Panis.
Formula 1
Is Button race-ready for Monaco?
After watching him up close in practice, the ESPN F1 team assess how Jenson Button is set to perform on his return.
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Formula 1
Watch Laurence Edmondson navigate the Monaco circuit.
ESPN's Laurence Edmondson completes a lap of the Monaco circuit ahead of the grand prix this weekend.
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IndyCar
Alonso targets motorsport's Triple Crown.
Fernando Alonso explains what competing in the Indy 500 means to him and his personal goal of winning the Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans and Monaco Grand Prix.
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McLaren
Full coverage: Fernando Alonso at the Indy 500
All you need to know about Fernando Alonso's rookie Indy 500 appearance at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 28.
AutoRacing
The Indy 500 spotters prep themselves for the fina...
IndyCar
Indy 500 video diary: Alonso's media circus.
Check back in with Nate Saunders at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, as Fernando Alonso steals the attention of the media.
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AutoRacing
Good shot at media day showing how much attention there has been on Fernando Alonso compared to his 32 rivals. Somewhere in the middle of that scrum on the right was the Spaniard and the volume of people around him stayed the same throughout.
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Monaco GP - Thursday practice
Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel dominates FP2, Merc struggle
A blistering lap from Sebastian Vettel put him half a second clear at the top of the timesheets in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix as Mercedes struggled for pace.
Mercedes GP
Formula 1
Hamilton sets fastest-ever lap in FP1
Lewis Hamilton started the Monaco Grand Prix weekend at the top of the timesheets after setting the fastest ever lap of the famous street circuit.
Formula 1
Driver reaction: Monaco Thursday practice
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Monte Carlo paddock following practice for the Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1
Webber excited by Monaco Grand Prix.
Two-time Monaco Grand Prix winner Mark Webber expects another close race between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.
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Formula 1
Button has no regrets despite enjoying F1's new cars
Jenson Button says he does not have any regrets regarding his decision to retire from Formula One at the end of 2016 season despite thoroughly enjoying the new era of F1 car which he drove for the first time in Thursday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Ferrari
Vettel: Mercedes FP2 pace 'weird'
Sebastian Vettel says he found Mercedes' apparent lack of pace in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix "weird".
Mercedes GP
Hamilton: 'Something is wrong'
Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes' lacklustre performance in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix down to tyre struggles, but was unable to offer a more detailed reason for his lack of pace.
Formula 1
Stroll: 'If you don't touch the wall, you're not on the limit'
Lance Stroll said his accident during Thursday afternoon's practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix was just a byproduct of finding the limit on the street circuit.
Mercedes GP
Wolff: Mercedes took 'wrong juncture' with setup
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits a wrong setup direction meant the team "lost a session" as it finished well off the pace in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Formula 1
Maurice's Memories: F1 stars at the Indy 500.
Fernando Alonso is stealing the headlines heading into the Indy 500, but he's far from the first man to cross over from F1.
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Drivers
Andretti: Alonso has justified his IndyCar move.
Mario Andretti shares his thoughts on how Fernando Alonso has adjusted from F1 to IndyCar and discusses his 'impressive' driving so far at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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McLaren
Alonso: I will be happy with Indy 500 result regardless
Fernando Alonso says he "cannot be sad" at the eventual outcome of his first Indy 500 because of how much he has enjoyed the experience leading up to it.
McLaren
Andretti: Alonso should consider IndyCar in 2018
Mario Andretti says Fernando Alonso should consider a full year in IndyCar next year because his chance of finding a winning car are so slim.
McLaren
Why Alonso has already endeared himself to a new U.S. fanbase
Fernando Alonso's excitement about his rookie Indy 500 appearance has endeared him to North American racing fans, according to circuit chairman Doug Boles
Drivers
Montoya: It's not going to be easy for Alonso.
Team Penske driver Juan Pablo Montoya discusses his strategy for the 101st Indianapolis 500 and assesses Fernando Alonso's chances of a rookie win.
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Fernando Alonso on Indy: "You see this racetrack and it is perfectly the same. Every corner, every straight. Yet every single lap I have taken around this circuit has been different than the last."
Formula 1
The other legacy of Ayrton Senna
When it comes to motor-racing icons, one of the names high on everyone's list is Ayrton Senna. Similarly iconic is the Monaco Grand Prix, the jewel in F1's crown and home to the Fairmont-Lowes-Station hairpin, depending on your era.
Formula 1
Hamilton rules out mind games with Vettel
Lewis Hamilton does not want his title battle with Sebastian Vettel to descend into mind games this season and instead wants to compete against the Ferrari driver while he is performing at his best.
Ferrari
Vettel: Ferrari could have won all five races in 2017
Sebastian Vettel says Ferrari had the pace to win at all five races this season but insists he is not worried about his missed opportunities so far.
Mercedes GP
Hamilton: Matching Senna in Monaco would be 'unreal'
Lewis Hamilton says matching his idol Ayrton Senna's tally of pole positions at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix would feel "very unreal".
AutoRacing
Here's why F1's recent push for bigger numbers on cars matters. This is a spotter's guide for the Indy 500. Notice the variation in colours - easy to quickly identify your favourite drivers from afar. Imagine if F1 allowed teams to run different for liveries for their drivers...
IndyCar
Indy 500 video diary: Excitement building.
Nate Saunders checks in from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after getting his first taste of the iconic circuit.
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AutoRacing
Bourdais out of hospital after scary crash
Sebastien Bourdais is out of the hospital after suffering multiple fractures in his pelvis and a fractured right hip during a fiery crash at Indy 500 qualifying last weekend.
Red Bull Racing Team
Ricciardo targets 'unfinished business'
Daniel Ricciardo says he hopes to be able to challenge for victory at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix after missing out on the win at last year's race.
Formula 1
Button not feeling the pressure on F1 return
Jenson Button insists the prospect of McLaren's first points of 2017 does not add extra pressure on his return to Formula One at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
Formula 1
Stroll thinks criticism of rookie season is 'funny'
Lance Stroll says he finds the criticism he has received during a tough start to his debut Formula One season "kind of funny".
Formula 1
Perez plays down longer wheelbase concerns
Sergio Perez does not believe Force India's longer wheelbase design will be a disadvantage at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix and feels the team should still be competitive.
Formula 1
Monaco GP: The biggest lottery of 2017 so far?
ESPN previews the sixth round of the 2017 Formula One championship as the F1 circuit heads to the jewel in the calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix.
McLaren
Formula 1
Alonso's new lesson and the role of the spotter
Maurice Hamilton explains why Fernando Alonso will need to be a good listener at the Indy 500 and looks into the importance of the spotter.
Top Headlines
- Andretti urges F1's stars to follow Alonso's lead
- Button reveals NASCAR, Le Mans interest
- Vettel: About time Ferrari won again in Monaco
- Ocon: Force India success not down to luck
- Red Bull doubts Shield will be ready for 2018
- Kvyat: STR shouldn't try to be heroes in Monaco
- Steiner explains Haas' livery change
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A guide to F1's new cars
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What to look out for on this year's new F1 cars
With a week of car launches already underway, ESPN's technical expert Craig Scarborough highlights the main features to look out for on the new-for-2017 cars.
Key dates in 2017
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Everything you need to know about the 2017 F1 season
All the key dates you need to know -- including car launches and the winter testing schedule -- ahead of the 2017 Formula One season.
Pirelli's 2017 race tyre picks
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2017 grand prix tyre compound selections
A list of which compounds Pirelli is taking to each grand prix on the 2017 calendar.
