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Alonso understands recommendation to miss Australia

Getty Images Enlarge Fernando Alonso says he fully understands the medical recommendation he sit out the 2015 season opener in Melbourne. Alonso suffered a 134mph crash during the second test in Barcelona and was briefly knocked unconscious. He also suffered a concussion in the crash and this was enough to prompt a three-day stay in hospital and let to him missing the final Barcelona test. On Tuesday McLaren confirmed doctors had recommended Alonso sit out the Australian Grand Prix as a precaution as they look to minimise the risk of Second Impact Syndrome, a serious injury which can occur when concussions are suffered in close proximity. After the news Alonso tweeted his disappointment...
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