Alonso participation in doubt for Hungarian GP due to back injury

Fernando Alonso's participation for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in doubt due to a back injury, which will force him to miss first practice on Friday.

Alonso will be replaced by Aston Martin reserve driver for the opening session at 12.30pm live on Sky Sports before the team make a decision on whether he takes part in second practice later on Friday at 4pm.

Aston Martin said: "In the days following the Belgian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has been managing a muscular injury in his back.

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"As he continues with treatment this morning, he has chosen to sit out of FP1.

"Felipe Drugovich will drive in FP1 alongside Lance Stroll.

"A decision will then be made on Fernando's participation in FP2 and the remainder of the weekend in due course."

More to follow...

Sky Sports F1's Hungarian GP Schedule

Saturday August 2
9am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Hungarian GP Practice Three
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: Hungarian GP Qualifying*

Sunday August 3
7.25am: F3 Feature Race
8.55am: F2 Feature Race
10.40am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Hungarian GP build-up*
2pm: The HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Chequered Flag: Hungarian GP reaction

*also on Sky Sports Main Event

Formula 1 is in Budapest at the Hungarian Grand Prix for the final race before the sport's summer break, watch live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday. For Sky customers, Sky Sports F1 is now found on channel 407. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime