Austin, 14 November

This morning, Fernando Alonso underwent a medical examination, as requested by the FIA, following the accident in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, back on 3 November, to clear him to take part in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend at Austin’s Circuit of the Americas, in Texas. The Spaniard took a heavy blow to his back when he landed on a kerb while trying to pass Jean-Eric Vergne in the Toro Rosso. He suffered muscular pain as a result and was treated during the week since the last race. This morning at the circuit Medical Centre, Dr. Steve Olvey, along with FIA medical delegates, carried out a series of precautionary checks, which all proved positive, thus leaving Fernando able to race this weekend. However, as he is not yet in perfect shape, the team decided he should have a further day’s rest today so as to help his recovery as much as possible. The Spaniard will be on track tomorrow, starting with the first free practice session.