Fernando Alonso out of Indy 500 after engine failure

Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso's Indianapolis 500 bid ended when the Spaniard's engine expired late in the race on Sunday.

Alonso, who was making his IndyCar debut and started the race in fifth position, was running in the top 10 with 21 laps to go in the 200-lap race when his Honda engine suddenly failed.

May 28, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; JR Hildenbrand, Fernando Alonso and Graham rahal talk before the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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