Indy 500 – McLaren returns to Alonso's absence from FP3

McLaren revealed the extent of the damage on the DW12 of Fernando Alonso following his crash in the second Indy 500 practice session this Wednesday. The double world champion was unable to participate in the next day's tests due to the extent of the damage to his body. car.

“The team cataloged the damage and we made the decision to take the secondary car, explained sports director Gil de Ferran. But we also noticed that the motor had been damaged and needed to be replaced, which gave us additional work. Even though we have qualified personnel on the team, we are still a relatively young structure. We remain cautious in our approach, wanting to put the best possible car on track, particularly because we have a deep respect for Indianapolis. »

“This lack of running is a serious setback in our program, but all is not lost. We should enjoy a full day of preparation for qualifying this Friday,” clarified Gil de Ferran.