Fernando Alonso undergoes operation on fractured jaw after biking accident

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso ought to totally get well from an operation on a fractured higher jaw following a biking accident, his Alpine F1 crew mentioned Friday.
Alonso was taken to hospital after an accident in Switzerland on Thursday and he’ll stay beneath statement for an extra 48 hours.
“Looking forward, after a few days of complete rest, he will be able to progressively resume training,” Alpine mentioned in a press release.
“We expect him to be fully operational to undertake preparation for the season.”
Preseason testing begins on the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on March 12 and the primary race may also be held there on March 28.
The 39-year-old Spaniard has gained 32 F1 races, with 97 podium finishes. He is returning to F1 this yr after retiring on the finish of his last season with McLaren in 2018.
Alonso gained his two world titles with French producer Renault, which was re-branded as Alpine for 2021.