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Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 helmet and car livery revealed

McLaren and Andretti Autosport have unveiled the car Fernando Alonso will drive at the Indy 500 ahead of his first test of the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday.

Wednesday marks Alonso's first chance to get a taste of oval racing at a private event at the oval circuit, part of his hectic schedule between now and the race on May 28. The Spaniard, who is missing the Monaco Grand Prix to compete, will drive an orange McLaren/Andretti Autosport entry with the number 29 on his car.

The car will run McLaren's papaya orange livery, similar to the colour it reverted to for its 2017 F1 car.