Fernando Alonso Injury: Updates on F1 Driver Following Crash in Barcelona

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Published: February 22, 2015

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Formula One driver Fernando Alonso crashed into a wall during Feb. 22's test run at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona and was airlifted to hospital. The Spaniard was released on the afternoon of Feb. 25.

Continue for updates.

Alonso Shows Return to Health in Video Message Friday, Feb. 27 Alonso sent a message to his fans on Friday, publicly displaying his improved condition and stating his intention to make a quick return to action:



Dennis Confirms Alonso Lost Consciousness, May Miss Melbourne
Thursday, Feb. 26 McLaren CEO Ron Dennis confirmed Alonso lost consciousness during the crash, tweeted by Grand Prix Times:  




Nevertheless, McLaren fully expect Alonso to line up on the grid for the opening grand prix of the season:



According to grandprix.com, however, "Team supremo Ron Dennis addressed the media in Barcelona on Thursday and admitted it is possible Fernando Alonso will not be in Melbourne."

Alonso Released from Hospital Wednesday, Feb. 25 Alonso was discharged from hospital more than three days on from his crash in Formula One testing.

According to motorsport.com, the Spaniard was released on Wednesday afternoon after his father, his manager Luis Garcia Abad, and McLaren's Eric Boullier had visited him earlier on in the day.

As noted by the BBC, the former Ferrari man will miss the final test dates and has returned to his family home to rest ahead of the new season.

Reserve driver Kevin Magnussen is set to fill in for the two-time world champion during the practice sessions in Barcelona, sharing duties alongside Jenson Button.

Alonso 'Does Not Remember' Crash Tuesday, Feb. 24 Abad suggested he doesn't possess the details of exactly what caused the accident. He says Alonso was conscious when he arrived at his side, per Chris Medland:

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