May 19, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Verizon IndyCar Series driver Fernando Alonso drives into the first turn during practice for the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais posted the top speed while IndyCar rookie Fernando Alonso fired a warning shot on the final day of practise before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday.
Bourdais, who spent parts of two seasons in Formula One with Toro Rosso, posted the fastest lap of 233.116 mph (375.164 kph)around the famed 2.5 mile super speedway on what is known as 'Fast Friday'.
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