Jimmie Johnson swaps rides with Fernando Alonso
By Staff report | Sunday, November 25, 2018
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Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso and seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso participated in a ride swap on Monday, Nov. 26 at Bahrain International Circuit. Quite a backdrop for the No. 48 car.
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Fernando Alonso gives the 2013 MP4-28 a shakedown before handing the car over to Jimmie Johnson.
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The Formula 1 crew gets Johnson settled into the McLaren.
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A couple more checks.
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The view is entirely different for Johnson.
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Ready to take some hot laps.
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Jimmie Johnson takes laps in the McLaren ride.
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How was it?
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Taking a look under the hood.
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Alonso gets set for his laps in the No. 48 Chevrolet.
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Jimmie Johnson checks on Fernando Alonso after the F1 star gets strapped into the No. 48 Chevrolet.
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Alonso, Johnson and crew chief Alan Gustafson make sure everything's set for laps at Bahrain.
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As the sun sets in Bahrain, Fernando Alonso and Jimmie Johnson pose for some final photos.
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Alonso and Johnson talk with reporters after their rides.
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Here's a look at the preparations for the event, as the two champions met before Monday's event.
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A look at both rides for #JJxALO on track at Bahrain International Circuit.
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Jimmie Johnson listens to the McLaren F1 team communications as Fernando Alonso rolls off the grid in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Jimmie Johnson describes the steering wheel used in F1 racing to daughters Genevieve and Lydia and wife Chandra.
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Jimmie Johnson, wife Chandra and daughters Genevieve and Lydia in the McLaren F1 garage looking at Fernando Alonso's car.
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It's selfie time for Jimmie Johnson on race day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix -- a different vantage point for the NASCAR champion.
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The Johnson family checks out the grid at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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What could possibly be inside this shipping container in Bahrain?
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The No. 48 Hendrick team crew takes a look at the No. 48 Chevrolet coming off the shipping container in Bahrain.
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The No. 48 crew goes to work getting the stock car ready for Monday's ride swap.
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Another look at some work on the No. 48 Chevrolet before Monday's ride swap.
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The time has almost come at Bahrain.
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Johnson attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of the ride swap. There, he spent time with Formula 1 champ Nico Rosberg.
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A familiar face in four-time champion and former Hendrick teammate Jeff Gordon is on hand to support the endeavor.
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Nine championships are sitting inside this car.
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Johnson takes a moment to chat with media at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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A rare moment of solitude for the seven-time champ on the racing grid.
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A brief glimpse at Jimmie Johnson's ride for Monday's swap with Fernando Alonso.
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#JJxALO is right around the corner.
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Members of Johnson's No. 48 team are also in attendance as well as Alan Gustafson, crew chief for No. 9 Chase Elliott in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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Johnson gets accustomed to the open vehicle he will drive at Bahrain.
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Johnson takes a break from simulator work at the McLaren F1 headquarters.
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Johnson providing some feedback while he gets familiar with the ride.
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A familiar number for Johnson adores a Dan Gurney ride at the McLaren F1 headquarters.
