PARIS (France): Former Formula One champion Fernando Alonso underwent surgery on a jaw fracture after he was involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland.
According to the Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport and the BBC, Alonso was hit by a car near his home in Lugano in Switzerland, near the Italian border.
In a statement, Alpine said “the attending medical team are satisfied with his progress” after Alonso’s operation and the 39-year-old would remain in hospital under observation “for a further 48 hours”.
Alonso, who won the F1 championship with Renault in 2005 and 2006, is set to make his return to motorsport’s elite level at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, after last racing in the sport three years ago.
Testing for the new season is taking place in Bahrain between March 12-14, and Alpine said Alonso was expected to take part.
“After a few days of complete rest, he will be able to progressively resume training. We expect him to be fully operational to undertake preparation for the season,” the statement continued.
