If you had to pick a driver to represent Formula One at the Indy 500 it would be Fernando Alonso. Intelligent, determined and above all fast, Alonso has what it takes to adapt to a completely new car in a limited timeframe and be competitive. What's more his mighty talents are currently being wasted in F1 at the wheel of an uncompetitive McLaren-Honda, which is so far off the pace that even a top ten finish is viewed as an extraordinary achievement.
But that's not to underestimate the task Alonso faces. Even with the extra practice ahead of the Indy 500 -- including the Rookie Orientation Program that Alonso will qualify for -- he is going to be on the back foot.