FERNANDO ALONSO has been hospitalised after he was involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland on Thursday morning.
The Spaniard, who will make his F1 return this year with the Alpine team, is conscious but will be transferred to another hospital to undergo more tests.
F1 driver Fernando Alonso is in hospital after a collision with a car while cycling in SwitzerlandCredit: AFP – Getty
According to Spanish media, Alonso will now be moved to a hospital in the de facto Swiss capital Bern, where he will undergoing further testing on Friday morning.
The extent of his injuries are not yet known, although his face and jaw are ‘very affected’ after his collision with the ground after falling off his bike.
A team statement on Thursday said: “Alpine F1 Team can confirm that Fernando Alonso has been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland.
“Fernando is conscious and well in himself and is awaiting further medical examinations tomorrow morning.
“Alpine F1 Team will not make any further statement at this point in time. Further updates will be given tomorrow.”
The crash happened while he was training on a bike near his home in Lugano.
Fans and fellow drivers were quick to send messages of support to the former world champion online.
Former F1 stars Romain Grosjean and Carlos Sainz tweeted messages in support of Alonso.
Grosjean wrote: “Get well soon @alo_oficial” before Sainz added “Chin up. I hope it’s just been a scare.”
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez tweeted: “All my best wishes for Fernando Alonso.
“We hope his injuries from this accident are minimal. A big hug.”
F1 fan Charlie wrote: “Looking forward to seeing him back in the car and wishing him a speedy recovery. The man is an animal and I know he’ll be back in the car as soon as is humanly possible.”
Sari said: “That’s much more reassuring news than what’s already been floating around.
“Wishing him a very quick recovery.”
And Aadarsh tweeted: “He will fight through like he always does.
“He will be back to his very best in no time. I have no doubt about it. He is Fernando Alonso.”
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Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
