In recent years, there has been an increased crossover between IndyCar and Formula 1, with Alex Palou and Colton Herta, two of the most exciting talents in IndyCar, both driving McLaren F1 machinery within the last year. Additionally, two-time F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso decided to miss the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017 to participate in the Indy 500 with the aim of winning motorsport’s so-called triple crown.
