Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has been involved in a road accident in Switzerland but his team Alpine have confirmed the Spaniard is “conscious and well in himself”.

The 39-year-old is thought to have been hit by a car while out training on his bicycle near Lugano.

A statement read: “Alpine F1 Team can confirm that Fernando Alonso has been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland.

“Fernando is conscious and well in himself and is awaiting further medical examinations tomorrow morning.

“Alpine F1 Team will not make any further statement at this point in time. Further updates will be given tomorrow.”

The two-time world champion has been away from F1 since the end of the 2018 season, when he left McLaren.

But he will return with Alpine, rebranded from Renault, provided he recovers well from his accident.

The 2021 F1 season gets underway in just six weeks’ time at the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28.

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