IndyCar stars call for Alonso

Fernando Alonso is still yet to decide on his future after he retires from F1 at the end of this season, with IndyCar being a likely destination for the two-time champion.

Despite winning only two titles, in 2005 and 2006, Alonso is considered as one of the greatest drivers of his era and many feel he deserved to drive in better cars than he was given.

It is no secret that Alonso wants to become the second man to complete motorsport’s unofficial ‘Triple Crown’, after Graham Hill, almost 50 years ago.

He only has the Indianapolis 500 left to win, and two of IndyCar’s best have encouraged him to make the switch to America.

Four-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon believes that Alonso would give the sport a massive boost.

He said: "I don't think he honestly has made a decision. But if he comes to IndyCar I think will be fantastic for the sport.

"For Alex [Rossi) and myself it's another competitor that we love to race against."

Rossi has already raced against Alonso, when he lined up five times for Marussia during the back-end of the 2015 season, finishing a high of 12th in his home race in America.

2016 Indy 500 champion Rossi said: "It shows that there's huge interest from a global standpoint, from competitors in what is perceived as the pinnacle to be interested in coming to IndyCar and obviously he expressed that interest and loved his experience in Indy 500.

"I think it's a really strong thing for the growth and just the strength of this series and where we are at right now."