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Alonso Cleared to Return at Hungarian GP After Managing Back Injury

FIA clearance facilitated his pain-free FP2 run through cockpit modifications

Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team seeks shelter under an umbrella in the pit lane during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.
Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 27, 2025 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso before the race REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
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Overview

  • Alonso sat out Friday’s FP1 session to prioritise treatment for a lumbar muscle injury he sustained after the Belgian GP
  • The FIA granted medical clearance following further treatment, allowing him to rejoin Lance Stroll for the second practice
  • Custom cockpit airpads eased his back and he reported no pain during his FP2 outing
  • Aston Martin said it will continue to monitor his condition and remains confident he will compete for the rest of the weekend
  • Reserve driver Felipe Drugovich completed FP1 running key tests and collected vital data for the team’s updated car package