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Media ponders reasons for Alonso's Le Mans absence
Last year, it seemed clear that Fernando Alonso would be joining Mark Webber and Nico Hulkenberg in a F1 super-team lineup for Porsche at the 2015 Le Mans 24 hours. The reasons Spaniard Alonso ultimately did not join in have this week been the subject of media speculation. Finland's Ilta Sanomat claims Alonso, 33, was banned from participating due to a clause in his new McLaren-Honda contract. The report said McLaren decided to trigger the ban on the grounds of safety, following the horror crash suffered by Australian Webber at the wheel of the Porsche at Interlagos in late November. Spain's Marca also claims that Alonso had a deal in place with Porsche to - like Hulkenberg - split his time...
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