Fernando Alonso was NOT cleared to race at Bahrain GP after medical checks.
The struggles continue for Fernando Alonso in McLaren Honda
The statement released by the FIA read: “Following an examination undertaken this morning at the Bahrain International Circuit Medical Centre, it has been decided that McLaren-Honda F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso should not take part in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix.”Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided on safety grounds that there was insufficient resolution of the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds.
“Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided on safety grounds that there was insufficient resolution of the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds.
“A repeat chest scan has been requested before the Chinese Grand Prix and the results will be considered before allowing him to race there.”
Fernando Alonso was involved in a massive crash at the season opener Australian Gran Prix at high speeds, sending him flying into the barricades. The car suffered extensive damage in the accident and the engine was damaged beyond repair. The power unit needs to be replaced completed at the Bahrain GP. Alonso is left with only 4 power units for the entire season with 20 races to go. The Spanish driver will be replaced by reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne as confirmed McLaren. Currently, Vandoorne is at a two-day Super Formula pre-season test at Japan’s Okayama International Circuit.
Fernando Alonso will be missing a race for the second consecutive year as last year he could not take part in the inaugural Australian GP due to an alleged electrical shock. Alonso will face tests again before the next race in China to see if he can compete there. A lonso will face the media on Thursday in Bahrain ahead of the second race of the season.
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