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Lotus confirms Jean Alesi support

Updated: May 8, 2012, 10:33 PM ET
Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lotus confirmed Tuesday that it will back former Formula One driver Jean Alesi in his attempt to race in the Indianapolis 500.

The 47-year-old Alesi ran 13 seasons in F1, but has been out of that series since 2001. He will attempt to qualify for the Indy 500 with Fan Force United, a team co-owned by former IndyCar driver Tyce Carlson.

It will be Alesi's first race on an oval. Alesi arrived in Indianapolis on Monday, and will participate in the rookie orientation program ...

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