( CNN ) Formula One star Fernando Alonso is on the road to recovery after a 150kph crash on Sunday . The Spanish driver 's manager Luis Garcia Abad tweeted a picture of Alonso smiling in a hospital bed -- less than 48 hours after a hair-raising smash at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya . Alonso 's McLaren team confirmed in a statement Monday that the two-time world champion is making a `` solid recovery '' after undergoing a number of tests at a nearby hospital . `` From the scene of the incident he was driven to the circuit 's medical center , where he was given first aid and , as per normal procedures , was sedated in preparation for an air-lift to hospital , '' read the statement . `` In hospital a thorough and complete analysis of his condition was performed , involving CT scans and MRI scans , all of which were completely normal . `` In order to provide the privacy and tranquility required to facilitate a peaceful recuperation , he is being kept in hospital for further observation , and to recover from the effects of the medication that successfully managed his routine sedation yesterday . '' The incident occurred on Turn 3 of the circuit , which was hosting a testing event ahead of the start of the 2015 Formula One season next month . The crash was caused by `` the unpredictably gusty winds at that part of the circuit at that time , and which had affected other drivers similarly , '' said McLaren . Abad 's tweet showed Alonso giving a thumbs up accompanied with the words : `` Lunchtime ! Thank you for your support ! '' Alonso recently returned to McLaren , the team he raced for during the 2007 season , after a five year stint with Ferrari . The 2014 season saw safety in F1 come into sharp focus after Marussia driver Jules Bianchi suffered severe head injuries in Japan last October . He will be hoping to be on the grid for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix , which takes places on March 15 .
Fernando Alonso is recovering in hospital following a 150kph crash on Sunday . The McLaren-Honda driver has undergone CT and MRI scans . Alonso 's crash was caused by `` unpredictably gusty winds '' according to McLaren-Honda .