Whilst Jenson Button twiddled his thumbs, the Briton having completed just seven laps of the Circuit de Catalunya, his bosses, Ron Dennis and Eric Boullier called a surprise press conference aimed at ending continued speculation regarding the situation with his teammate, Fernando Alonso.

Following a report in the Italian media that Alonso has suffered retrograde amnesia following the accident, Dennis confirmed that the Spaniard was unconscious in the wake of Sunday's crash but only for a few seconds.

Following three nights in hospital and numerous tests, Dennis insists that his driver is "devoid of all injuries".

Alonso wanted to take part in this week's final pre-season test, but it was decided to rest him in order that he can fully focus on the season opening race in two weeks time in Melbourne.

"All he wants to do at the moment is to race and test," said the Briton.

Asked if there remain concerns that the Spaniard's fitness could still be in doubt at that time, Dennis, who revealed that he has called on the FIA to investigate the crash, replied: "I'm not a doctor, but I can't foresee any reason why not.

"There is a process of tests laid down by the FIA," he continued, "and I can't see any reason why he won't sail through it, but it's not for me to determine."

Shortly after, the Woking outfit's winter took a further turn for the worse as it revealed that its day's work was at an end after just seven laps.

"We're bringing the shutters down on today," revealed the team, "a hydraulic leak means we need to change the engine."

LATEST NEWS

more news >

LATEST IMAGES

galleries >

Click to go to the main galleries section

READERS COMMENTS

1. Posted by Paul C, 27/02/2015 23:08

"McLaren has a really experienced third/test driver. Let Alonso recover and give the third driver a go at Melbourne."

Rating: Neutral (0) Rate comment: Positive | NegativeReport this comment

2. Posted by testa rossa, 27/02/2015 10:56

"Seizure ? Then he is a danger on the track . "

Rating: Positive (1) Rate comment: Positive | NegativeReport this comment

3. Posted by fatlass123, 27/02/2015 10:38

"Oh Dear, Could this be a case of History repeating itself?

Just think back to the McLaren MP4-10, 1995, Nigel Mansell!!!

Another great driver given a crap car to drive by McLaren. If I remember correctly he was quoted as saying at the car launch " I hope it goes as well as it looks"

It was nicknamed by members of the team as "the flying f^1%", Need I say more?"

Rating: Neutral (0) Rate comment: Positive | NegativeReport this comment

4. Posted by CL, 26/02/2015 23:57

"well, judging by the quote you have there, I'd say they were technically 100% correct...no one knows when Alonso will next race. Not until he takes the FIA fitness tests anyway.
: )"

Rating: Neutral (0) Rate comment: Positive | NegativeReport this comment

5. Posted by Spindoctor, 26/02/2015 15:06

"The BBC News on Radio 4 has just reported (15.00 UK Time) that it's "unknown when Alonso will compete in a GP again..."

The BBC is hardly a reliable source, but I thought it worth reporting...."

Rating: Neutral (0) Rate comment: Positive | NegativeReport this comment

Alonso aiming to race in Melbourne

LATEST NEWS

RELATED ARTICLES

LATEST IMAGES

POST A COMMENT

Post your comment

READERS COMMENTS

Share this page