March 31, 2016 – Fernando Alonso will not take part in the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend after he was given the thumbs down following medical checks today. GP2 champion Stoffel Vandoorne will be his replacement, McLaren confirmed.
The two-time world champion was involved in a massive accident in the Australian Grand Prix after crashing into the back of the Haas of Esteban Gutierrez. Both drivers escaped unhurt.
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. A repeat chest scan has been requested before the Chinese Grand Prix and the results will be considered before allowing him to race there.”
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