Manager Luis Garcia Abad Denies Speculations About Fernando Alonso’s Crash In Barcelona F1 Test

McLaren-Honda race car driver Fernando Alonso was left concussed after he crashed his car during the final day of the second Formula One, or F1 pre-season test in Barcelona on Feb. 15. Alonso was taken to the hospital following the accident and spent the night under the care of medical professionals. As the Spanish F1 racer continue to recuperate, theories about what caused the accident cropped up suggesting that Alonso was not really at his top condition prior the accident.

There were speculations based on fellow F1 racer Sebastian Vettel’s observation claiming that Alonso was driving too slowly before he slammed into the wall, according to a report by German news outlet Bild. Vettel was driving behind Alonso during the time of the crash. The report also said that a possible electric shock in the cockpit could have caused Alonso to lose control between turns three and four at the Circuit de Catalunya.

However, Alonso’s manager Luis Garcia denied such claims. Speaking to the Spanish media, Abad said that there was nothing wrong with Alonso before the accident.

“I deny that Fernando was feeling unwell prior to the incident,” Abad said. “The car had grip, there was tremendous wind and he went into the wall, the rest is speculation.”

In a separate interview with the reporters at the Catalonia General Hospital, Abad said that Alonso could stay in the hospital for up to three more days depending on the doctors’ order. He added that the most important thing was that Alonso is “conscious, feeling well, and optimistic.” Alonso also took to social media to post Alonso’s snap at the hospital.

Abad said that Alonso suffered a strong lateral impact but he wasn’t sure which part of the F1 racer’s head was hit. He said that Alonso will have to further go through a series of tests such as scans and ECGs, which need to be conducted again after 24 hours, to ensure that everything is okay. Abad assured the F1 fans that Alonso’s tests came up normal but the Spaniard needs to fully recuperate to be ready for the first race in Melbourne on March 15.

Alonso rejoined McLaren-Honda after his final campaign with Ferrari. He is a two-time F1 world champion, having won the title with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

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