Fernando Alonso is to drive the McLaren simulator this week as part of a plan for his return to action. The double world champion missed the first race of the season in Australia to recover from concussion suffered in a crash in pre-season testing. 'We have a programme to help Fernando back to racing and he plans to be in a simulator,' said a McLaren spokesman. Alonso's programme at McLaren's factory will also include him going through data from the accident with engineers. The 33-year-old Spaniard, who spent three days in hospital after the crash, is also planning to undertake this week the official FIA medical tests he must pass before being allowed to race. Alonso in F1 Was the youngest...
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