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Ricciardo backs Alonso's Indy 500 decision
Daniel Ricciardo has backed Fernando Alonso's decision to drive at the Indianapolis 500 and admitted he would have done the same.
Alonso will miss May's Monaco Grand Prix as he tries to secure the second jewel in the triple crown.
Ricciardo says he understands the 35-year-old's choice and feels the Spaniard's decision comes at the right time in his career.
“Fernando is missing a good one,” Ricciardo told Autosport.
“Then again, if you’re not fighting at the front, it can be a long race around there.
“It’s cool that he’s doing it. He’s picked a good time to do it.
“It’s an opportunity and he can do it with a good team as well. I sense his frustrations, his position in F1 at the moment.
“If he’s been given that opportunity, I probably would take it as well, in his position, at his age.”
Ricciardo insists he may follow the double World Champion's footsteps but not until towards the end of his career.
“It could open up some doors,” he added.
“I guess, probably more at the tail end of my F1 career, I’d be looking more at my options.
“Now, nothing seems that attractive. Now I want a faster F1 car, as opposed to a fast IndyCar or something.”
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