Alonso's day at Andretti Autosport in pictures

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Fernando Alonso spent yesterday at Andretti Autosport's base at Indianapolis yesterday, getting acquainted with team members and preparing for a the all-important seat fitting.

Flanked by his new mentor Gil De Ferran, the McLaren driver took the air of the workshop, immersing himself in his new environment and even getting a glimpse of the gleaming and coveted Borg Warner trophy.

If Alonso finds himself on Victory Lane on May 28th he would be the sixth F1 world champion to have his portrait added to the famous and imposing trophy.

Jim Clark was the first Grand Prix driver and world champion to win Indy in 1965, and was succeeded by Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, Emerson Fittipaldi and Jacques Villeneuve.

Check out the pictures from Alonso's day at Andretti Autosport.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.