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Fernando Alonso will sit out the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend as he manages a back injury.
Aston Martin, in response to Fernando Alonso’s injury at the Hungarian Grand Prix, has taken a precautionary approach.
Alonso chose to skip the first practice session of the weekend, with Felipe Drugovich stepping in for him.
Due to limited recovery time post the Belgian Grand Prix, Aston Martin is being extra cautious.
Chief trackside officer Mike Krack mentioned the team’s decision to prioritize Alonso’s recovery and skip FP1.
Krack expressed confidence that Alonso will be back in the car for FP2.
The focus is on minimizing laps to avoid worsening the injury, with adjustments made for Alonso’s comfort.
Aston Martin remains optimistic about Alonso’s return to driving.
