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Wickens crash won't put Alonso off IndyCar

Fernando Alonso is happy to accept the risks of moving to IndyCar, despite the serious injuries suffered by Robert Wickens in last weekend's race in the American series. Wickens suffered fractures to both legs, his right arm and a spinal cord injury after being pitched into the perimeter fence after a collision with Ryan Hunter-Reay. Having announced he will not race in Formula 1 next year, Alonso is expected to pen a full-time IndyCar deal as he goes in search of victory at the Indianapolis 500 to complete the 'Triple Crown'. With street circuits, permanent tracks and ovals all featuring on the IndyCar calendar, the variety in challenges also poses different dangers - as seen last week at...
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