Alonso listens and learns from JPM

Fernando Alonso's preparations for the Indy 500 began in earnest yesterday with the first day of practice at the Brickyard.

Former F1 rival and two-time Indy 500 winner Juan-Pablo Montoya was on hand to dispense a bit of advice, while Zak Brown and Gil de Ferran look on.

The Colombian isn't racing full-time in Indycar this season but will be on the 33-car grid on May 28th driving for Team Penske.

Montoya perhaps told Alonso all he needs to know about racing at the daunting oval, but not all HE knows...