article_snippet: On the advice of doctors, Fernando Alonso is absent from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix after sustaining concussion following a heavy crash on the final day of the second pre-season test last month.
article_snippet: After several weeks testing (above), the Formula One season gets underway in Melbourne on Sunday .
article_snippet: Fernando Alonso suffered concussion after a high speed crash at the Circuit de Catalunya on February 22 . '
article_snippet: A helicopter takes Fernando Alonso to hospital after the former world champion crashed during pre-season testing .
article_snippet: a McLaren reserve driver Kevin Magnussen will race in Alonso's absence at the Australian Grand Prix .
highlights_snippet: Fernando Alonso will miss F1 opener in Australia after suffering concussion during pre-season testing .
  