Alesi moves closer to Indy 500 debut

Jean Alesi moved a step closer to his Indianapolis 500 debut on Friday as he completed two of the three phases of the mandatory rookie orientation programme - but he must finish the course when official practice starts next week before he can be approved to qualify. All Indy newcomers must go through the ROP, in which they lap at ever-greater specified speeds in 10-lap runs. Alesi had the track to himself for his Friday mileage, with most other rookies going through the ROP on Thursday.

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