Fernando Alonso withdraws from Hungarian GP session as Aston Martin release statement

Fernando Alonso will not be taking part in FP1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix as he undergoes treatment for a 'muscular injury in his back'. The veteran Spaniard will be replaced by Felipe Drugovich, who gets behind the wheel in first practice for the second time this season.

Aston Martin released a statement on Friday ahead of the opening practice session. It read: "In the days following the Belgian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso has been managing a muscular injury in his back. 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."

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