Barcelona: Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has left hospital following a crash during testing in Barcelona last weekend, his McLaren team announced on Wednesday.
“We are pleased to confirm that Fernando Alonso has now left hospital. He has returned to his family’s home in Spain for further rest and recuperation,” McLaren said in a statement.
The Woking-based team also confirmed that Alonso will not drive in this week’s final four-day pre-season test, which begins in Barcelona on Thursday.
“As a result, he will sit out this week’s final winter test, at which he was due to share driving duties with Jenson Button.
“Kevin Magnussen, McLaren-Honda’s test and reserve driver, will replace him.”
Alonso crashed into a wall after completing just 20 laps on Sunday and was airlifted to hospital under sedation.
The 33-year-old Spaniard suffered concussion but McLaren said scans on the 2005 and 2006 world champion were “completely normal.”
The team blamed unusually strong winds for the crash and categorically denied there had been any mechanical failure with their MP4-30 car.
Meanwhile, motorsport website autosport.com reported on Wednesday that the FIA was investigating the incident.
The governing body doesn’t automatically review incidents at test events, but Alonso’s unexpected prolonged stay in hospital has forced them to act.
