Fernando Alonso Post Indy 500 News Conference

[@21DMN]

With ONLY a month of preparation has been in firsts positions almost the entire race. Legend.

[@WayStedYou]

Strat he lead the third most amount of laps in the end i believe

[@burtyful1]

Strat he led for 27 laps of 200 ... hardly the entire race. What race were you watching?

[@21DMN]

I say "firsts positions".

[@derbigpr500]

Perry Bush He had the fastest average lap times until his engine failed.

[@alejandrogomez5825]

The same race jajaj on TOP5 all the race, THE BEST.

[@razor000999000]

a world class act, there's no better active driver in the world to day. legend!!!!

[@MrVideostreamer]

what have you seen? alonso is history since years.. i like him - but he´s done.. i´m sure, he quits f1 next year greets.. i watched again - just to please you he´s way to old to make it What he arranged why I can not understand he´s a crazy diva

[@razor000999000]

MrVideostreamer he's done, lol you've no idea what your on about!

[@MrVideostreamer]

It is enough to see what it achieves

[@Marc98338]

What a legend!

[@metaomicron72]

Makes me smile to see Americans receive Alonso like that. He really is amazing. Could have had that one. Still he got to race and did a great job regardless.

[@justAguyDs]

LazyRock Alonzo is technically white so it's not that hard for Americans to accept him

[@metaomicron72]

ahah

[@MisterTwister88]

justAguyDs Seriously?

[@MrBurgerphone1014]

Please come back again!!!

[@TheBluBalls]

He'll be back, but he won't have a Honda behind him.

[@martinkorba194]

well he will probably have

[@Ecoli-jm5ik]

Dr. Bananable Lector let's hope that comeback with chevy lolz

[@crallo10]

Amazing race. He did it even better than I spected. Great pilot and great show.

[@freemandiaz5123]

Very professional. classy.

[@curtleslie8422]

The race is blacked out here in indy so I decided to ride with Fernando live in his in car camera on the ESPN app. I've been watching this race for 45 years and I have never been more impressed with a drivers skill. I put him right up there with the best I've ever seen

[@josephiladelphia8733]

You can really tell Zak is a fan of Fernando, he is the boss but he admires him and respects him big time, being a racer himself. It's a great partnership and they will do amazing things together....they already are.

[@javivalverderomero1990]

Alonso gracias por todo. Algún día todo cambiará y volverás a demostrarle al mundo porque eres el mejor piloto.

[@lucasalcaraz2199]

Javi Valverde Romero *Volveras a demostrarle al mundo

[@alvaro2669]

lucas alcaraz Volveras a demostrarle al mundo *por tercera vez

[@mewtwo.150]

So exciting when he leaded the race for first time!!! man almost teared when the engine betrayed him

[@TommyFenstermacher5150]

We were all gutted... all I could think of was Bahrain earlier, "Engine... problem... box now..."

[@thatoneopenwheelfanboyguy3490]

Mew Two alonso and everybody else in mclaren must feel miserable asf this year

[@VENOMarkos]

Alonso is a Legend... Only one real week in a indycar, and he is clearly at the level of drivers that have years of experience.. Leading 1/3 of the race.

[@StaySqueezy12]

27 of 200 isn't 1/3rd...

[@aleksdj7628]

Great job, Fernando, that was a great race which you would finish in top 5 without this engine problems. I hope you will try indy 500 again next year. All the best from Serbia.

[@The_Angry_BeEconomist]

I never liked him since I was a Schumi fanboy but in recent years he has proven himself over and over, respect

[@bucho9979]

Fernando thank you and please come back . I hope other elite drivers come to run the Indy 500 now that you showed how special this place is.

[@russianbubbawallace8681]

Elbucho1 Chicago Sim Racers I want to see Hamilton grow a pair and try an Indy 500 or Daytona 500. Hamilton says he wants to do NASCAR so bad so why not lol

[@kanavkapoor3055]

ThatoneElliottfan24 His contract terms don't allow him to.

[@russianbubbawallace8681]

Kanav Kapoor I know. :(

[@Si1verRaven]

He's a special talent. lead the 2nd most laps, he will have his day.

[@alttrailers286]

What a hero. I got chills when he took the lead. I hope he comes back every year!

[@kathehun6034]

This is the first time i ve seen Fernando being emotional and total himself at total eased ! Make no mistake about it he is Lionheart all the greats in f1 has admitted when it comes to raw driving talent Fernando is the best ,i think he drove a very mature clean race in spite of the end result just to show what a great driver he is ! Well done Fernando

[@mynameismud76]

Well done Alonso you've done us proud, better luck next time.

[@vijaysuhas4632]

what a gentleman ! he knows fans and media are on him from past few weeks, thanks them, shows them respect and lifts his carton of milk , I salute this man !

[@Mirzadon007]

What a guy ! Love you Fernando

[@alvarodelgado5853]

Gracias por haber hecho soñar, y hacernos vibrar en esta carrera cmo no ha sido en años... simplemente esta es la actitud de un campeon, eres infinito❤️

[@extraterrestriaL]

legend

[@phungyi4947]

Gutted. I real wanted him to challenge for the win over the bricks on the final lap. Fantastic measured performance from him and the team. Well done to Sato.

[@minigungaming5915]

Out About If his engine didn't die, he probably could have made up every position.

[@phungyi4947]

Yes. Being a little back in the pack is perfectly normal on ovals. I had no doubt Alonso was going steam his way back up. Such a shame..

[@XmoremusicX]

This guy is simply a legend

[@redoberon]

First time watching the Indy 500 to see him, and what a race. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I Never thought oval races could be so exciting

[@theuberindian3988]

Looking at him smile again almost brings a tear to the eye. Go Alonso! You showed the world that you have it. Here's to prayers that Honda eventually gets their act together.

[@EchoSixMike]

A classy driver. I hope he comes back to try again. He made the right choice,vs wasting time at Monaco. He had a strong chance here, and simple racing misfortune denied him. Yeah, the Hondas are fragile, but it was a Honda that won.

[@_picass0]

Well yeah, most of the cars use Honda, so the probability that an Honda car won was pretty high. Even so, 3 of their cars broke down during the race, on of them being Alonso's.

[@jasonhackett8137]

A great example of humility and a testament to his character. I lift up my milk carton to you lol.

[@ElectoneGuy]

Alonso has been a class act since day 1. Sorry for his hard luck, but he should be proud of this achievement. Congrats to Takuma Sato, Andretti and Honda HPD for the win.

[@naxo210]

Que grande Alonso, me emociono mucho verlo correr, y por momentos liderar la carrera, da gusto verlo así peleando por cosas importantes. Cabe mencionar que la carrera estuvo más entretenida que monaco. Saludos de un chileno fan de Alonso

[@budthecyborg4575]

This is amazing. Even while ultimately suffering another engine failure, seeing the smile on his face makes me incredibly happy. This man obviously has the chops for so much more. If Alonso can take the Triple Crown he absolutely deserves it.

[@gladiadorbaiano9533]

Fernando Alonso was so incredible! Despite to retire of race your performance on the Indy 500 was formidable!

[@mfwarrior2000]

I hope Alonso continues his dream of racing and winning the 500. Good luck in your quest to win the Triple Crown.

[@stinkbandit]

Respect! This man was born to be a Race Car Driver.

[@marlonosoriomendez5994]

Congratulations Fernando, I am venezuelan, but I really feel happy for you, for the new approach you gave to this race. For sure the whole europe was paying attention... Great dude!

[@frannsiuuu5376]

Que grande es!! Ha sido la razón por la cual he estado pegado a la pantalla del televisor más de tres horas! Lo peor es que hay que aguantar que en España algunos se rian de el! Una pena..😥

[@destroyex9040]

FRANN SIUUU hay días tontos y tontos todos los dias

[@rafahl_1962]

FRANN SIUUU Que razón tienes

[@ignaciolopezresano3353]

Jejejej en españa somos asi, lo hacen ya sea con alonso como con Nadal, Contador, Gasol y demas deportistas. Creo que en esto somo unicos xD

[@Qartoffeln1]

I'm impressed and grateful to see the respect and admiration that American fans feel for Fernando. Thank you guys. With that welcoming and the level of fun that he has experienced I'd say he's coming back next year again (and I'm looking forward to seeing that race already!)

[@dalmaximus]

terrible shame. I'm a Lewis fan but have never stopped loving this guy. one of the most complete pilots in the world. hope his luck turns around soon. deserves to be in an ultimate car package

[@Robin-zu4re]

Alonso you are a legend and probably one of the best drivers of all time.

[@SUBARUWRC555Jiffy]

Those two guys are 100% world class! What an awesome race that was. Hope the come back for years to come!!!

[@larutasalvaje373]

PUTOAMO, Gracias por ser como eres, campeón, ejemplo a seguir como piloto y como persona.

[@rosevan5485]

What a great and amazing driver. World class . Can't wait to see him at the Montreal 2017 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

[@OtomobilANLATICISI]

Legend! He is the best driver of the world.

[@StephenMorganCanada]

I haven't enjoyed watching a race this much in a long time. Thanks Fernando, see you in Canada. Karting Team FMR will be cheering you (and Hinch) on.

[@vicdelafuente6939]

that thing at the end was awesome. hopefully he comes back next year.

[@metalgearsolidsnake6978]

Alonso is a world class driver, if he wants to, he would be a indy champion in the future.

[@ELHALOPSP]

Alonso, hoy como hace muchos años, me has hecho volver a disfrutar como nunca de la automoción, eres el mejor, los que saben algo, lo saben, los españoles te queremos tío!!!! Gracias por correr como lo haces tío.

[@thorodinsolutions7182]

it's so amazing to see Alonso genuinely happy! true legend!

[@georgepereira8887]

What a great two weeks this was for Alonso, his fans, and especially for Indycar. After the 100th running of the Indy, and the relative disinterest outside of that race during the season, I was worried for the league's long-term viability. I still am worried, but hopefully this bump from Alonso can help the sport's global popularity. He definitely put on a great show.

[@gregj831]

He sure proved what everyone in racing always knew, that he is one of the very best there is. I really hope he comes back! You're family now bro!

[@JuanManuelGarciaVega]

As Alonso supporter im feel very proud to watch my favorite driver race in Indy 500. He has show to all of us what kind of person and driver is. You have to be brave to left Monaco Grand Prix away and race like a rookie in Indy 500. This time the final result was not what we expected due a broken Honda again. No problem, more than one pilot in Monaco said "I would like to be there in Indy". Now the american competition is closer than before and is because Fernando has jumped the rules. Now im counting down and looking fordward to see again Fernando triying to win in Indy. Very happy for the competition and for the fans. Now motorsports is is funniest than before. Thats all!!!!.

[@Hawaii96720]

Awesome job!!! Lots of support from Hilo, Hawaii!!!

[@SL504NYY26]

As a long time American F1 fan(Specifically McLaren)..... I have got to say that the Indycar community and fan base has ALWAYS BEEN AMAZING!!!!! The way you guys embraced Fernando and even Rubens Barichello in 2012 makes me remember why I follow both. The F1 community can learn A LOT from you guys.

[@brettcole84]

God I hope he comes back

[@TMJ32]

I don't know how this guy stays so composed. Realistically every interview he gives should basically be a middle finger to Honda. I can't imagine what he felt, after unbelievably being in the top 10 for all 180 laps, he starts to move forward to make his final push to the end and his Honda engine blows up again. He might not have actually won in the end but he made it all the way to the final laps as the guy that looked most capable of winning and certainly would have been there fighting. The guy is a living legend.

[@pedroguedes278]

The BEST DRIVER OF THE CENTURY!!!!🇧🇷🇪🇸

[@mikehilton4204]

Truly a class of his own. Brilliant drive Alo.

[@carlosrial6200]

He was leading some laps and he just kept 3 weeks to prepare this race. I think he is a very good driver, and i wish he can rise up and demostrate to the whole world who Fernando Alonso was, and who Fernando Alonso is. His engine broke up, however, he keeps smiling, and he never gives up.

[@LVQ-so5th]

I hadn't watched Indy racing in over 2 decades and this brought me back. I really enjoyed the racing and it reminded me how exciting oval racing can be.

[@tomcatm16]

Fernando did great the entire month! This race definitely got a great boost seeing his talent shine.

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

the real deal. love this guy.

[@willjam465]

What a class act and true champion. Honda should be ashamed.

[@alexis1959]

What an amazing driver and person!

[@organicmechanic1662]

Fernando Alonso. My favorite driver in F1. Class act. 😎

[@fercu6075]

no se puede haber echo mejor,aunque hayas roto l has vuelto a demostrar hoy que eres una leyenda a nivel de sena,fangio,etc felicidades y espero que te den un coche competitivo,por ti y por el deporte

[@PitbulLifes]

alonso, guerrero astur,gracias por defender tu honor como piloto y demostrar al mundo que eres el mejor piloto de largo.pena que gente no valore lo que haces e hiciste ,que se reconozca de una vez lo magnifico piloto que eres. espero que sigas durante muchos años y que yo como español y astur como tu me sigas haciendo vibrar ,despertandome a horas intespectivas para seguir tus gp. gracias fer gracias.

[@kalainaveen]

Big Vettel fan here...never thought i will cheer for nando in any race like I did today...and when he was leading I was like "goo make f1 proud"....and finally when it blows "fu honda honestly WTF"..such a heartbreak poor nandoo

[@Ade067]

What a class act, I've never really been a fan of Alonso but always had huge respect for him as a driver, I believe he's out of contract at McLaren this year and it wouldn't surprise me at all to see him get a seat in IndyCar next season, if he's that good on an oval I can't imagine how awesome he'd be on the road courses. Well done Fernando you're a superstar.

[@Spike.SpiegeI]

Amazing what he accomplished today with only a month to prepare. I really hope he will be back. Wold class driver and it shows both on and off the track.

[@sstrong42]

Can't wait to have this guy back next year!

[@pbagwell2012]

Man he'd probably would kill it in Indycar Grand Prix

[@maxium4x4]

Class act and I would love to see Fernando return as there is only one Indy 500.

[@joanirpletsch3122]

Please, bring Fernando to race again next year!

[@robert16111984]

me imagino lo que debe de estar pasando yo lloraría de rabia como es posible que este piloto no tenga más títulos que mala suerte, ánimo Alonso he vuelto a disfrutar después de muchos años de las carreras gracias Alonso!

[@andresb5320]

A legend... simply the best!

[@kieranmclaren4417]

I love how Alonso goes out there and in an incredibly dangerous race without crashing and Honda has some of the best qualified engineering teams in the world but can't make a working car....

[@streetsandpeaks3013]

Laika agree 100%

[@alanlaird]

A true class act!

[@JL-cn1qi]

Very profecional to still wear the Honda logo. I Would'be cut it out of the uniform by now.

[@charliemurphy5507]

J Biafra $

[@EreaserNL]

Even if you were paid millions?

[@3204clivesinclair]

He is paid by Honda, not by McLaren - a strange contract for a F1 driver to be contracted by the engine supplier. That is the reason he was able to do the Indy 500.

[@charliemurphy5507]

Clive Sinclair Not true better google next time

[@peterwilles7227]

Clive Sinclair i also hear that somewhere. pretty strange if its true

[@danielcabrera2621]

Bravo Fernando!!bravo Magic!! Gracias a ti, a Honda y a la Indy porque hemos pasado 15 dias realmete apasionantes. Seguimos empujandote desde casa y da igual en que coche o categoria siempre el p... amo!!animo Alonso!!

[@Kukisan24]

All the drivers in F1 past and present agree that Fernando is naturally one of the most gifted drivers ever seen in F1.. The man's a true Legend.

[@anafranco4278]

Fernando eres el.mejor !!!!tarde o temprano ganaras otro título,te admiro ,gracias por el carreron de hoy!!!! eres muy grande!!siempre contigo! !😄eres un guerrero

[@Magnum30099]

Ana Francos Aparte de ser muy linda te gusta el automovilismo. me enamoré

[@anafranco4278]

MAGNUM Osmar Sandoval muchas gracias !! si me encanta el automovilismo! !!Saludos! !!! 😊

[@serrilu6250]

You and Fernando need to be at Indy!! Hubba Hubba Hubba!

[@Magnum30099]

Con respecto a tu comentario, pienso igual que tu, de verdad ya hace mucho Alonso se merece su tercer título, lástima que no ha sido asesorado como se debe, en las buenas épocas de Mclaren debió quedarse en 2007 para ganarselo a Hamilton y cuando estuvo en Ferrari debió quedarse un tiempo más o en su defecto debió luchar por la butaca en Mercedes, así ese presumido del Hamilton hubiera hecho la pataleta de que Alonso fuera su compañero de equipo nuevamente, para estar luchando por triunfos éste 2017 en vez del paquetón de Bottas. Respecto a las 500 millas Alonso me sorprendió bastante, desde niño he visto ésta categoría cuando era la CART o la Indy Racing League y Alonso me dejó atónito, manejó como si fuera un veterano en el ovalo, una lástima lo del motor (como cosa rara) si no yo apostaría que hubiese luchado por la primera plaza, pero como los hubiera no existen, pues ni modos, espero que vuelva para el otro año a la Indy, fue muy emocionante cuando la gente se puso de pie para aplaudirlo y ojalá que cambie para un equipo grande el otro año ojalá sea Mercedes para que le de batalla al pesado de Hamilton. Como tu dices, Alonso es un Guerrero. Saludos Ana Francos.

[@anafranco4278]

MAGNUM Osmar Sandoval Hola!!!!totalmente es frustrante e injusto,que un piloto de esta categoría, no tenga un coche con el que luchar por el.mundial, cualidades le sobran pero..... no tiene coche,no se si es mal asesoramiento puede ser,pero el es muy inteligente, se merece otro título y tarde o temprano llegará,en mi.opinión en la f1 actual hay tanta tecnología,que no hace falta tener mucho talento sólo un coche que corra,ya lo dijo el gran ayrton todos los años hay un campeón pero pocas hay un gran campeón!!!que razon tenia☺! en mi opinion la indy es mucho más exigente que cualquier gran premio de f1,rodando continuamente a trescientos y pico kilómetros hay si hace falta talento y manos!!!!en cuanto a Lewis es un gran piloto pero como persona tiene muchas carencias y es evidente y notoria la envidia que tiene a Fernando desde que fueron compañeros,Fernando se puede permitir correr donde y con quien quiera hasta el.punto de no correr un gran premio de f1 para correr en la indy!!!eso sólo se lo.permiten los grandes!!!!por cierto he leído el discurso de Fernando en la gala indy y es precioso!!!Saludos!!☺

[@brabsmobile936]

I never loved Fernando even if I watch every F1 races since 1996, but he is a great driver. I am very happy that he came to Indy 500, and I hope more drivers will come in the future. It makes me love them more hahaha! And congrats to Sato, he always give a good show. Peace!

[@agustingarcia6705]

great gentleman and really fast champion all the best for him.

[@RaulRodriguezasteroides]

GRANDE FERNANDO, EL MEJOR QUE HE VISTO !!!!

[@GuitarKiteable]

Fernando, eres leyenda.

[@MThouan]

Bravo Alonso!!! You are de best!!

[@JimmyRJump]

I've been following F1 since I was a kid, from the days of Jacky Ickx, Jacky Stewart, Jochen Rindt et all, in the late sixties and I feel that Alonso is the most naturally gifted pilot I've ever seen. Enjoyed the Indy 500 (thanks to jumping from one live-stream to the next on YT) but turned it off after Alonso's engine croaked. Although it was a very intense finish, I was too devastated too continue watching, after having seen both McLarens drop out of the Monaco F1 race earlier in the day. I hope McLaren will be able to rurn things around, or, should I say Honda, as the F1 chassis is more than okay but Honda doesn't get the train on the rails for three years in a row now. Anyway, I enjoyed the Indy 500 (watched the last 28 rounds in delay just now) and would be glad if some or other US TV-provider would get it into the Digital TV package I subscribed to, so I'd be able to watch both F1, NASCAR and IndyCar. Cheers to Alonso for a magnificent maiden Indy 500 month and to Takuma Sato for winning.

[@npmiller68]

Fernando come to the series full time.

[@matarooff2299]

orgullosos de ti. Grande Fernando !!!!

[@antonioxandu]

Great Job Alonso ! Brazilan Fan

[@JustinGilbert]

Love how he put in there, without the yellows I would be half lap ahead. #nice

[@TheLastRhodok]

Justin Gilbert He's just being honest though, many of the IndyCar drivers are a joke compared to him

[@JustinGilbert]

Nathan Morssali I was saying it how he always throws a jab in most press conferences. However he has a history after his first two championships of picking the wrong teams, he is one of if not the best. Put him in a Ferrari and he would put them all in the dust.

[@minigungaming5915]

Justin Gilbert Seb could do well against him, and same with Hamilton... but in his prime, he would leave them in the dust

[@znmo0nlight]

No he wouldn't, Hamilton gave him a good fight in 2007 when he was a rookie and Alonso was in his prime.

[@valinor-7166]

znmo0nlight you mean when Ron Dennis said to Hamilton that they were racing Alonso even though he should have supported both drivers equally? You mean when Alonso got a penalty because Hamilton didnt stick to the teams plan in Hungary which cost Alonso alot of points? You mean when he had no support from the team bosses at the end of the season and still finished with the same amount of points as Hamilton?

[@simukaua]

Grande Fernando ! Magnífico ! Esplendido ! Bravissimo !

[@Mobilecyclist]

Class act...! Looking forward to more successes from Alonso at Indy and other American racing venues

[@DarlingMesa]

God i feel so sorry for Alonso, the guy is so good yet so unlucky..

[@ChrisJonesTKD]

such a shame for him. Honda need to step up or pack up.

[@johncalloway2701]

Chris Jones so a honda engine winning wasn't good enough for you?

[@robbie1677]

John Calloway Honda engines either win or explode lol

[@BSNFabricating]

Four of the top five finishers were Hondas... I'd say they're pretty "stepped up".

[@numericcash]

John Calloway there is only Ford or Honda in Indy so it's whatever...

[@sfkeeyan]

Numericcash Chevy*

[@AGVradio]

He did a great job on a race where the driver makes the difference. Bravo!!!

[@seinfeld11123]

honda let Fernando down again!

[@trackside77]

Well done Fernando. The guy is pure class, and with the milk a great sense of humour. Hope he comes back next year.

[@sindy224]

MagicAlonso!!!No words ❤️❤️❤️