FERNANDO ALONSO will miss part of the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend after suffering an intestinal infection.
The two-time world champion, 43, made history in Mexico on Sunday as he became the first F1 driver to reach 400 race starts.
But he will be absent for media duties in Sao Paulo on Thursday after receiving treatment for a health scare.
Alonso was battling the issue before the Mexican GP – which he retired in – and seeing a specialist in Europe has now delayed his travel to Brazil.
Aston Martin have confirmed their driver will miss Thursday’s obligations, but he will be present when racing begins on Friday.
Speaking on X, the team released a statement that read: “Fernando will miss his media day activities in Brazil.
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“Fernando had suffered with an intestinal infection in the lead up to the Mexico City Grand Prix.
“He returned to Europe to receive further treatment from a specialist.
“The extra day of treatment has delayed his travel plans to Brazil but ensures he will be ready for this weekend’s racing.”
Alonso sits ninth in the drivers’ standings on 62 points.
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He is the best-placed driver outside the top four teams – McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes.
There are three more Grands Prix after the Brazilian GP – which will take place in Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Carlos Sainz won the Mexican GP as Lando Norris cut Max Verstappen’s championship lead to 47 points.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
