Fernando Alonso passed a final medical test at Austin on Thursday and was declared fit to race for Ferrari in this weekend's United States Grand Prix. The two-time world champion had been in back pain since bouncing on the Yas Marina kerbs two weeks ago during a battle for places at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The impact – which was measured at a staggering 25G – required precautionary hospital checks on the evening of the race. He had further examinations afterwards before flying to the United States where the organisers' rules required him to have a further check-up. Following a series of tests, Alonso was given the all clear to race. After the examination he left the track to return...
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