Fernando Alonso will return to Formula One at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday after passing a medical examination by three Cambridge University doctors . The Spaniard , who was injured in a bizarre accident in testing in Barcelona last month , was given the all-clear by the British experts . He will go through final tests at the circuit in Kuala Lumpur later this week , but they are thought to be little more than a formality . Alonso ’ s McLaren team issued a statement , confirming that : ‘ Subject to a successful final FIA medical assessment this Thursday , Fernando Alonso will return to the cockpit of his MP4-30 car . Fernando Alonso will fly to Malaysia for the second race of the season after undergoing tests . Fernando Alonso underwent tests at Cambridge University ahead of a potential comeback in Malaysia . ‘ Since his Barcelona testing accident , Fernando has followed a rigorous , specialised training programme , designed and closely monitored by leading sports scientists , to ensure his safe and timely return to racing . ‘ At the McLaren Technology Centre last week , Fernando met with his engineers and drove the simulator , to bring him up to date with the latest developments on the MP4-30 chassis and power unit . As part of that process he spent time with senior engineers , discussing the accident and reviewing the comprehensive data and analysis , all of which has been shared with the FIA . Fernando Alonso was pictured with Eric Boullier at McLaren 's headquarters in Woking last week . Alonso missed the Australian Grand Prix after a crash in pre-season testing in Barcelona . ‘ While there was nothing evident in the extensive car telemetry data , nor anything abnormal in the subsequent reconstructions and laboratory tests , Fernando recalls a sense of “ heavy ” steering prior to the accident . Consequently , the team has fitted an additional sensor to the car , to increase our data capture . ‘ Fernando is very much looking forward to getting back into the car and making a substantial contribution to our collective efforts with Honda , to accelerate the required improvement to our on-track performance. ’ Alonso , 33 , will therefore make his racing return for McLaren after leaving the team in rancorous circumstances eight years ago .
Fernando Alonso missed first race of the season in Australia on March 15 . The Spaniard was due to drive for McLaren at this weekend's Australian Grand Prix but will instead miss his home race, which is scheduled for Sunday.