ALPINE Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has undergone corrective surgery after sustaining a fracture to his upper jaw in a cycling accident.
Two-time F1 world champion Alonso was involved in an accident while out riding on the outskirts of Lugano on Thursday around lunchtime, leaving the Spaniard hospitalised.
Alpine issued a statement on Thursday evening confirming that Alonso was “conscious and well in himself”, pending further examinations.
In an update issued by the team on Friday morning, Alpine confirmed that Alonso had undergone a successful operation, and that he would be remaining in hospital for the next two days.
But it is anticipated that Alonso will be able to resume his preparations for the new season soon, and be fit for the opening round in Bahrain next month.
“Following his cycling accident yesterday Fernando Alonso was kept under observation in hospital in Switzerland,” the statement from Alpine reads.
“Medics discovered
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