Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso says he would be open to a full-time switch to IndyCar in the future, after racing at this year’s Indianapolis 500.
The Spaniard opted to miss the Monaco Grand Prix to race the Indy 500 with McLaren, Honda and Andretti, spending stints in the lead and looking set for strong result before his engine failed in the closing stages.
Alonso has returned to F1 for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but called into NBC’s broadcast of IndyCar’s race in Texas on Saturday evening.
He was asked by the commentary team if he would consider a full-time switch to IndyCar in the future and did not rule it out.
“Um… why not, I mean I’m very open to anything,” he said. “I don’t have a clear answer right now, I would be lying to you if I told you that I know what will happen next year.
“Watching the race now, these guys are the best guys in oval racing so I don’t know if the full season, I have to learn many things to do one race, I need to learn so many more to do the full season.
“Let’s say I’m more ready to F1, trying to find the best car possible out there. I will look at different options, the Indianapolis 500 is the first priority for the triple crown and the full season is another thing but why not.”
Alonso admitted earlier in the Canadian GP weekend that if McLaren is back to winning by September this year, he will stay at the team for 2018.
