(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Fernando Alonso will start his first Indianapolis 500 from the middle of the second row of the grid after qualifying fifth for the race on 28 May.
The McLaren Formula 1 driver set an average of 231.300mph on his four-lap qualifying run, while New Zealander Scott Dixon took pole at 232.164mph.
It was an impressive performance from the two-time F1 champion – he had not driven an IndyCar until this month.
Alonso said he was “happy” but had been slightly delayed by an engine issue.
