The Spanish Aston Martin driver, Fernando Alonso, will be forced to miss the first day of activities at the Brazilian Grand Prix due to health issues. An intestinal infection that has persisted since the Mexican GP prevents him from participating in the media and practice sessions in Sao Paulo. Although this setback delayed his travel, Alonso is expected to be fit to compete over the weekend.
The news of Alonso's illness has raised concern among his fans, who are aware of his tenacity and recovery ability. The driver is in a delicate moment, as besides recovering his health, he must face the difficult challenge of improving his performance in a complicated season for both him and his team.
This setback comes at a time when Alonso was looking to climb up the standings in the championship. Despite a promising start, his chances of contending for the title have been considerably diminished. The driver's absence from the initial activities in Brazil will be a blow to Aston Martin, which will have to work hard to prepare Alonso's car. However, the team is confident that the driver will be in optimal condition to compete and score important points.
Alonso's nightmare began in Mexico, where after experiencing engine problems with his car, he was forced to retire from the race. This was compounded by an intestinal infection that took him back to Europe in search of specialized treatment. "Fernando Alonso suffered an intestinal infection prior to the Mexico City Grand Prix," Aston Martin announced in an official statement.