Fernando Alonso will miss the first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday due to a back injury and could possibly be doubtful for the race itself.
Aston Martin mentioned in a publish on X that the two-time Formula 1 champion “has been managing a muscular injury in his back” since final week’s Belgian Grand Prix
He will probably be changed by reserve driver Felipe Drugovich for the first session Friday and proceed remedy earlier than the crew decides who will compete.
“A decision will then be made on Fernando’s participation in (second practice) and the remainder of the weekend in due course,” Aston Martin mentioned.
Brazilian driver Drugovich is in his fourth season as Aston Martin reserve however has but to race in F1. He was the 2022 champion in Formula 2.
