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Alonso fails medical, ruled out of Bahrain GP

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, and possibly the following race in China, as a result of broken ribs and other injuries sustained during a crash in the season opener earlier this month. Alonso arrived in Bahrain hoping to prove his fitness, but after consultation with FIA medical officers, he was ruled out Thursday and he will be replaced by rookie Stefan Vandoorne, who will make his Formula One racing debut. Alonso said he will undergo further FIA tests late next week to determine if he is fit enough to race in China on April 17. The Spanish two-time world champion walked away from the accident at the Australian GP despite his car being...
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