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Alonso is a fighter, he can manage 2018 challenging schedule – Boullier

Eric Boullier says he supports Fernando Alonso's move into the world of Le Mans racing. Some believe that the McLaren driver getting permission to split his time between F1 and sports cars this year is the brainchild of team executive Zak Brown rather than Boullier. But team boss Boullier insists he is not opposed. 'No, I support it,' he told France's L'Equipe. Asked if Alonso simply needs an ‘outlet' now that he is not winning, Boullier answered: 'It is not an outlet. 'We are in a sport where the driving is reduced more and more in order to lower costs. But the drivers understand that the more they drive, even if it is in other categories, the more they keep up the practice. 'As a...
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