For the second season in a row Fernando Alonso started the course with physical problems. In this case, the discomfort cannot be cured by surgery, but the Asturian pilot admitted: you drive with “pain”.

The Alpine rider had his best-ever finish in 2022 after two races at the Monaco GP last weekend and finishing two races out of points. Alonso seems to score points from the A522. not yet taken the final blow to qualify for a great result. However, it is clear that with the passing of the Grand Prix, the Spaniard gained confidence in the single-seater.

“Everything is messy”

Beyond that, Alonso has uncovered something hitherto largely unknown. The Asturian admitted that he was competing painstakingly, he told expert media TheRace.com. “Bones, ligaments, tendons, everything is a mess right now”, explains Alonso.

This injury occurred three Grand Prix ago at the Albert Park semi-urban track. Alpine rider in Australia had an accident in the 3rd quarter on Saturday. This setback left him untimely in that session, but he was able to start in tenth. This was seen when he appeared in the paddock on Sunday after the coup. bandaged wrists.

can’t go under the knife

In these statements, Fernando Alonso admits that he needs “two or three months” to recover, and injury “no surgery”. “There is nothing that can be done. Just rest,” says the Asturian.

“Fortunately, I have to drive every two or three weeks. I will try to rest at home but this will take a few months.“, Asturya points out.

physical problems

The alpine rider has already experienced this situation more than once. Alonso started the season with a sore face without going any further in 2021. asturian He was hit by a car while he was out on a bike.weeks before the start of the championship.

had to compete with Alonso two titanium plates in the chin and go through a record recovery so you don’t miss the start of the year.