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Aston Martin has revealed that Fernando Alonso’s decision to miss FP1 at the F1 Hungarian GP was taken early to prioritise his recovery.
Aston Martin announced that Fernando Alonso decided to skip FP1 at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix in order to focus on his recovery from a back issue after the Belgian Grand Prix. Felipe Drugovich is stepping in for Alonso during the opening session in Budapest. Aston Martin Trackside Officer Mike Krack clarified the decision, stating that Alonso developed a muscular problem and needed more recovery time due to the intense racing calendar. The team plans to have Alonso back in the car for FP2 onwards and is confident he will be ready for Sunday’s race. Krack emphasized that comfort and preparation are more important than accumulating laps, and highlighted Drugovich’s experience and smooth transition during FP1. Aston Martin found the driver switch straightforward, as Drugovich is familiar with the team and has consistently performed well in the past.
