Official: Alonso will miss the first practice session in Hungary, with Drugovich set to take his place.

Official: Alonso will miss the first practice session in Hungary, with Drugovich set to take his place.

      Following the Belgian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has been dealing with a muscular injury in his back. As he continues his treatment this morning, he has opted to skip FP1. Felipe Drugovich will take Alonso's place in FP1 alongside Lance Stroll. A decision regarding Fernando’s involvement in FP2 and the rest of the weekend will be made in due course.

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Official: Alonso will miss the first practice session in Hungary, with Drugovich set to take his place.

Formula 1 | In the aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has been dealing with a muscular injury in his back. He is currently undergoing treatment for this (…)