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Indy not trying to poach F1 drivers after Alonso

More Formula 1 drivers may have the Indianapolis 500 on their radar after double world champion Fernando Alonso makes his debut in this year's race, IndyCar boss Mark Miles said in the wake of the Spaniard's testing debut. The Hulman & Co president and chief executive added, however, that there was no concerted effort to enlist their services, 'I don't think it's a strategy for us.' 'I think it [Alonso's decision to compete] was a unique set of circumstances in so many respects so we're not going to be following the grand prix series around and trying to poach drivers. 'I think more drivers will pay more attention to it and we'll see what happens. There may be points in their careers where...
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