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Alonso pays emotional tribute following Indy 500 adventure

While some have questioned giving Fernando Alonso the prestigious 'Rookie of the Year' award, pointing out that usually the recipient has to finish the race, surely nobody will question the fact that his presence gave the race (and series) a major boost. Though the history books will show him as retiring following - surprise, surprise - a Honda engine failure, America has taken the Spaniard to its heart with the way he met the Indy 500 challenge and came tantalisingly close to pulling it off. Speaking at Monday's awards ceremony, the Spaniard, who is not normally known for his speechmaking skills, further won over fans with his emotional acceptance address. 'I thought I should write some...
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