Ok...he's 5th and done very well. So where will he finish?
I'll make it more clear for you… If he's running at the finish… top 10. He's already exceeded by expectations. He's made it look easy. What are the betting odds? Is he the favorite? Top 3? Now,… If I were to place a bet,… I'd either pick a relative longshot,… or Alonso as my betting favorite.
Actually I wanted this to be clear to everyone because it can be confusing. I should have said "what will be Alonso's final position at the end of the race" to be more clear -- but its too long!
Assuming his Honda engine problems from F1 don't come with him during the race and Sato doesn't create a mess, I say 4th.
'All depends on how many are in front of him (if any)... One thing is for certain, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
I just think he'll be lacking with the oval racing, he'll get it 99.9% right, but some little mistake keeps him out of top 10. He's got the speed for top 3 though.
Because it's not ridiculously over-complicated Regardless of where he finishes (and I think he'll do well), what a genius business decision for both himself and the Indy 500.
Top 10 ,same as qualy.Should be ahead of where Button finishes in Monaco.Sorry to say i have a feeling he might otherwise end up in a crash,hope i'm wrong.
He's shown he gets up to speed very quickly in a new car, new driving style etc. It all depends on the strategy and some luck of course, but IMO he has a shot at winning.
'Wouldn't mind seein' him win but the odds are pretty low for owner consecutive wins (well, 'cept for Team Penske with 5 back to backs within it's 16 total wins of it's 46 participations; None for Andrettis 4 wins) compounded by the low probability of rookies back to back (twice; 1913 & 1914, 2000 & 2001) and Spaniard winners (nil). Hmmmm....
'Just posted on the "Alonso to Miss Monaco" thread: 'Not surprised either but Rossi's win was not as attributable to speed as it was to strategy. He started 11th. Other recent rookie winners: Juan, 2000, started 2nd and had not been an F1 driver. helio, 2001, started 11th and was not an F1 driver. It all comes down to the quality of the preparation, the setup, strategy, and.....luck. Generally speaking, those with all of the above are all dang good drivers anyway, That's why they get the seats that can win.
Engine boost issue cost Fernando Alonso shot at Indy 500 pole Engine boost issue cost Fernando Alonso shot at Indy 500 pole
+1 as Monaco has been 'upstaged' by the focus of Alonso at Indy. This is beyond brilliant for the short term. Monaco is a parade of stars for the rich/narcissists to flock to the principality. Indy is an actual race not decided in qualy. Im hoping FA does very well.
Unless Ferrari wins Monaco. If it's yet another Mercedes walk in the park I agree. In any event, Fred has stolen Monaco's thunder for sure. He has become the story for May 2017. Will anyone join him next year? That is the real question. I think it's unlikely because all the top teams need the points and McLaren already know they aren't going to get much of anything more in Monaco with Alonso vs Button in the car. Unless a driver retires, I don't see this continuing.
I think especially with the wider cars it'll be a **** race. Missing qualifying (recording it) as I'll be at Brands Hatch watching Historic GP
The car colour is something else - Alonso in McLaren Papaya and along comes Dixon with Amon Blue on the fast bits.
Cant' see it happening either, the top 5 teams absolutely won't let it happen because good points to be had, especially when a few top cars retire which is always a big posibility at MC. Lower teams similarly won't let it happen either for similar reasons...look at Manor in 2014 scoring those oh so valuable points that kept them alive. Very special circumstances allowed it to happen for Alonso/Mclaren.
Alonso and Rossi Pole Day News Conference (video 14min 8sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Q8HWnzkD8
You're right. It's an actual one make, two engine, race by a number of serious contenders decided more or less by a coin toss....
