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Fernando Alonso has spoken out to deny rumours that he may switch full-time to the IndyCar series in 2018, ahead of his Indianapolis 500 debut on Sunday.
Despite his speed and desire to win at the legendary oval race, Alonso has responded to suggestions that it could pave the way for a new career Stateside by saying that he may not even make a return to the Brickyard after this year's event.
According to Spanish press, Alonso revealed: "I do not have it in my plans. For now it is an isolated race that I wanted to do, and I have felt good, but repeating it is not in my plans. My first and exclusive objective is to continue and to win in F1. The 500 and Le Mans are very attractive, but not in the very short term. Little by little."
McLaren's Executive Director Zak Brown seems to agree with Alonso's statement, indicating that the 500 was simply a good opportunity for team and driver alike: "We have good sponsors who deserved recognition, so it was a good response for the lack of exposure we have now in Formula 1."
Brown added that the Indy adventure has provided Alonso with a much-needed boost amidst another frustrating F1 season: "I think he is smiling now, and as long as he sees that we (the F1 team) are going in the right direction, I think he will continue to be patient. But Fernando is clear that he has not yet finished in Formula One. He will not rule out IndyCar in the future but not in 2018. It's clear that he wants to be in F1."
Mason Hawker
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