Alonso will miss Australia

The McLaren driver urged by doctors not to take risks. In his place Magnussen

Alonso will miss Australia

Although defined by doctors as being in perfect health, it is now certain that Fernando Alonso he will miss the first race of the 2015 world championship scheduled in Australia on March 15th.

As specified in the official press release issued by McLaren, according to the team treating him in Spain it is too premature and risky to get back behind the wheel after just three weeks after a concussion, the main consequence of the impact he suffered at Turn 3 of Montmelo two Sundays ago, especially in the event of a second accident .

In his place the Woking team will therefore field the reserve Kevin Magnussen who greeted the news via Twitter: “It's a shame about the circumstances, but I'm really excited to race in Melbourne. I can't wait!".

A tweet also came from the Prince of Asturias who regretted not being able to be at the match and has already started the countdown to Malaysia.

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