Spanish F1 racer Fernando Alonso Alonso has been declared okay by the doctors after surviving a horror crash after a clash with Mexican Esteban Gutierrez at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The race was red flagged at the 19th lap due to the collision.
How did Alonso walk away from this crash?!#AusGP pic.twitter.com/tXkzz9O6Nw
— William Hill Aus (@WillHillAus) March 20, 2016
According to the official F1 website, Alonso was running immediately behind Gutierrez as the pair approached Turn 3 at speed, but made contact with the rear of the Mexican’s car as they entered the braking zone, sending the Spaniard into the left-hand wall.
Alonso to @tensporttv
— Mark Howard (@MarkHoward03) March 20, 2016
"I wanted to get out of the car as quickly as possible as I knew my mum would be watching at home".
Fernando has visited the medical centre and has been formally okayed by the doctors. #AusGP
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 20, 2016
If you're just waking up... #F1 #Alonso pic.twitter.com/VFwuGSusI4
— Jake Humphrey (@mrjakehumphrey) March 20, 2016