Australian Grand Prix organisers have dismissed suggestions a number of Formula One teams are threatening to boycott the race over safety fears surrounding McLaren . Fernando Alonso 's crash during the second pre-season test last month in Barcelona , which rendered the Spaniard unconscious and resulted in a three-day stay in hospital , has left many observers perplexed . To avoid the prospect of second-impact syndrome , Alonso is to sit out next weekend 's season-opening grand prix in Australia , returning for the subsequent race in Malaysia on March 29 . Fernando Alonso leaving hospital last month following his crash during testing with McLaren in Barcelona . Alonso was flown away by helicopter following the crash at the Circuit de Catalunya Barcelona . McLaren have categorically made clear there was no car or systems failure that led to the incident at the Circuit de Catalunya on February 22 , instead blaming a freak gust of wind . The explanation is seemingly unconvincing to some and it has led to suggestions of concern from other teams , to such an extent talk of a boycott has apparently been mentioned . But Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO Andrew Westacott has refuted such gossip . Alonso in pre-season testing with McLaren before his crash in Barcelona last month . Speaking to The West Australian , Westacott said : 'We 're talking to the teams , Formula One and the FIA multiple times every day and a boycott certainly has n't been raised or discussed . 'All the teams are coming to Melbourne ; they 're excited about the start of the new season , the freight is on its way , Formula One personnel are on site at Albert Park setting up the broadcast and from our perspective it 's 100 per cent all systems go . 'We hold no fears about anything apart from containing the enthusiasm of the Australian public across the four days . '
Organisers dismiss suggestions that F1 teams are threatening boycott . Fernando Alonso 's three days crash left him hospitalised for pre-season .