article_snippet: Add to that the fact two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will not be racing in Australia after crashing out at high-speed in Barcelona and it has not been the best reunion for McLaren and Honda - with Johnny Herbert tipping them to really struggle in the opening rounds. '
article_snippet: With the news that Alonso, re-signed to the team after the Spaniard left Ferrari, will be sitting out of the curtain-raiser after Ferrari mysterious crash has only added to McLaren's issues - with Herbert questioning why the rekindled relationship with Honda has got off to such an underwhelming start. '
article_snippet: Fernando Alonso will miss the curtain-raiser in Australia after Fernando Alonso horrific crash in Barcelona . '
article_snippet: It is sad news that Fernando will not be in Australia - everything has gone against Honda so far. '
highlights_snippet: Fernando Alonso will miss the season opener in Australia .