What is Fernando Alonso’s misfortune has turned into a big opportunity for McLaren reserve Stoffel Vandoorne who will substitute for the Spaniard at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.
With Alonso failing a FIA medical test in the aftermath of his death defying accident at the Australian Grand Prix two weeks ago, McLaren are forced to field their reserve for Round 2 of the F1 world championship.
McLaren said in a statement: “Following a decision by the FIA doctors, Fernando Alonso will not be participating in this weekend’s 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix. Following any on-track incident, we will always abide by the FIA doctors’ decisions.”
“As usual, McLaren Honda reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne will be on hand on Friday morning and will make his Formula 1 debut in place of Fernando,” concluded the statement.
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