Double IndyCar champion Gil de Ferran has been called upon to coach Fernando Alonso throughout the month of May at the Indianapolis 500, as the double Formula 1 champion prepares to make his IndyCar debut at the iconic event. In a decision which has left the sporting world in a state of shock, Alonso has elected to miss the Monaco Grand Prix at the end of May to compete at the Brickyard with a historic McLaren, Andretti Autosport and Honda partnership. With Alonso a complete rookie on super speedway ovals and Indy cars, the Spanish racer will be calling upon all of his vast skill set to instantly get up to speed alongside IndyCar regulars such as reigning champion Simon Pagenaud and...
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