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Alonso wishes Magnussen best of luck for Melbourne
Fernando Alonso says he can understand why he has been sidelined for the Australian Grand Prix, and wished McLaren reserve Kevin Magnussen who will replace in him Melbourne the best of luck. McLaren on Tuesday announced that, on the advice of the Spaniard's doctors, the risk of ‘second impact syndrome' means the 33-year-old will sit out the first race of the new Honda-powered era. 'It will be tough not to be in Australia,' Alonso told his followers on Twitter, 'but I understand the recommendations. A second impact in less than 21 days. NO.' Meanwhile his replacement Magnussen wrote on Twitter: 'Shame about the circumstances, but still I'm so excited to be racing in Melbourne. Can't...
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