McLaren announce Chevrolet deal for Alonso

Fernando Alonso's 2019 McLaren Racing Indianapolis 500 entry will be powered by Chevrolet engines.

McLaren have announced that they will be powered by Chevrolet engines for their campaign in the Indianapolis 500. 

"It will be a privilege to wear the Bowtie [Chevrolet] brand at the 2019 Indy 500," said Alonso to auotosport.com 

"Having Chevrolet power behind me means we're putting ourselves in the best possible position to compete at the front." 

Alonso's first attempt at Indycar was with Honda-powered Andretti Autosport IndyCar team, but McLaren will run under its own banner in 2019.

"I had a bit of a taste of Chevy power last week in Jimmie Johnson's NASCAR and I liked it.

"The opportunity to contest any Indy 500 is an honour, so I'm proud to have Chevrolet as part of the team."

Chevrolet's US vice president of performance vehicles and motorsport, Jim Campbell said that:

"Fernando brings incredible driving talent, a passion for the sport and winning the biggest races in the world.

"When Fernando is on track, it's electric. He generates excitement among fans everywhere."

Alsonso will be hoping that this partnership proves successful much like back in the 1960s when McLaren and Chevrolet achieved success together.