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Alonso set for pre-season McLaren test

Fernando Alonso could try McLaren's 2019 car as early as the forthcoming winter tests in Barcelona, according to Spanish sports paper Marca. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has previously strongly suggested that Alonso will be considered for a pre-season outing, something which appears close to fruition. The Spaniard has retired from F1, but Brown has said the two-time champion is welcome to attend grands prix in McLaren colours and even test the car on occasion. Marca sports newspaper claims that, unlike some teams including Mercedes, McLaren will not run its new car for a 'shakedown' prior to the official tests. But when the Barcelona tests do kick off, Alonso could appear. "It seems that...
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