F1 star Alonso qualified fifth at the brickyard, setting a four-lap average speed of 231.300 mph in his McLaren-Honda-Andretti challenger. Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon took pole with 232.164 mph.
Sunday was not without its tribulations for the two-time world champion, however, as he required an engine change before running in the Fast Nine and then saw his lap compromised slightly by an overboost issue.
IndyCar competitors are subject to having their electric power boost cut if it goes above a certain threshold - which hit Alonso on his run.
“I had an overboost problem on lap two out of the last corner and it was like hitting the brakes,” he told Autosport.
“I went one gear down and started again picking up the speed. I crossed the line and I thought it was 225mph or something, I nearly came into the pitlane because [I thought] this qualifying run is over with this problem. But I was happily surprised with the final time.
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