Alonso says Indy 500 remains top 2020 priority
10 July 2020 |
7:00 am
The Indianapolis 500, and the possibility of taking the Triple Crown of Motorsport, remains Fernando Alonso's top priority for this year despite securing a Formula One comeback with Renault for 2021.
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