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Alonso 'not comfortable' yet at Indy 500

On a steep learning curve: Fernando Alonso.

​Fernando Alonso said on Thursday he is not yet comfortable with oval racing as the Spanish driver races to cram years of learning into a few weeks of preparation for this year's Indianapolis 500.

Hamilton on pole in Spain, Ricciardo sixth

Lewis Hamilton waves to the crowd after qualifying in pole position.

Lewis Hamilton has taken pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix for the second year in a row with Ferrari's championship leader Sebastian Vettel alongside the Mercedes driver on the front row.

Indy's king's big tick for Alonso

Fabian Coulthard with Roger Penske  at Barbagallo Raceway

The most successful team owner in the history of the Indianapolis 500 believes Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso is capable of winning America's biggest race at his first attempt.

Motor sport: pay to play, cheaply

Our man Foges puts the racing version of the Toyota 86 through its paces.

The Toyota 86 Racing Series is a way for young racing drivers to impress, at comparatively affordable cost, the bosses of teams at higher levels that they have what it takes.