Fernando Alonso: McLaren driver to miss Australian Grand Prix
McLaren's Fernando Alonso will miss the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 15 March on medical advice.
Doctors have advised the 33-year-old Spaniard, who crashed in testing on 22 February, not to risk a second concussion by racing in Melbourne.
Alonso tweeted: "It will be tough not to be in Australia, but I understand the recommendations."
The two-time champion's place will be taken by 22-year-old Dane Kevin Magnussen, McLaren's reserve driver.
McLaren's Fernando Alonso will miss the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 15 March on medical advice.
Doctors have advised the 33-year-old Spaniard, who crashed in testing on 22 February, not to risk a second concussion by racing in Melbourne.
Alonso tweeted: "It will be tough not to be in Australia, but I understand the recommendations."
The two-time champion's place will be taken by 22-year-old Dane Kevin Magnussen, McLaren's reserve driver.
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