Fernando Alonso has pulled out of the Australian Grand Prix after doctors advised him against getting back in a Formula 1 car just yet.

The Spaniard suffered concussion in a testing accident at Barcelona last month and, after spending three days in hospital, he has been recovering at home in Spain.

Although doctors are happy with the progress he has made, with medical tests having been completed last night, the risk of another injury setting him back has prompted them to advise he steers clear of racing in the F1 season-opener.

Clearly this is a disappointment for McLaren and Alonso, but head injury is the most dangerous aspect of motorsport. Based on current medical science, and we’re learning more about the affects of concussions all the time, sitting out OZ is the right choice.

via F1: McLaren’s Fernando Alonso pulls out of Australian Grand Prix – F1 news – AUTOSPORT.com.