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Fernando Alonso, of Spain, drives through the third turn during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Formula 1 Driver Fernando Alonso Hospitalized After Cycling Accident

Joseph Zucker
Feb 11, 2021

Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has been hospitalized following an accident while cycling in Switzerland.

Alpine F1 Teamย released a statement saying Alonso "is conscious and well in himself and is awaiting further medical examinations tomorrow morning":

Andrew Benson of the BBC reported the 39-year-old was struck by a car and may have suffered a jaw fracture.ย He will visit a specialist in Bern to treat his injuries, per the report.

Preseason for the upcoming F1 campaign isย slated to beginย March 12 in Bahrain ahead of the first race, the Bahrain Grand Prix, on March 28.

Alonsoย walked awayย from Formula 1 upon the conclusion of the 2018 season. F1ย announcedย last July he intended to return in 2021 as a member of theย Renault team. The Spaniard was with Renault when he won back-to-back championships in 2005 and 2006.

Alonso has spentย 17 yearsย in Formula 1, collecting 32 wins and 97 podium finishes in 312 races.

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