Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will skip next week’s Alpine car launch following his cycling accident two weeks ago, the team said Friday.

The 39-year-old, who is returning to the sport after two years, will concentrate on “essential season preparation” instead of attending Tuesday’s virtual launch of the rebranded Renault team.

“We regret to confirm that Fernando Alonso will not be present for the media Q&A on this occasion,” the team said.

“The sanitary situation and corresponding regulations in place do not allow him to do any communications and marketing activities while he undertakes his essential season preparation.”

 

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