F1 star Alonso ‘conscious and well’ after cycling accident in Switzerland

PARIS – Formula One’s Alpine team announced on Thursday two-time world champion Fernando Alonso had been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland, but that the Spaniard was “conscious and well in himself”.

The 39-year-old, who won the world championship in 2005 and 2006, is set to make his return to F1 with Alpine at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, after last racing in the sport three years ago.

Testing for the new season is taking place in Bahrain between March 12-14, but a source told AFP his participation is not in doubt.

“Alpine F1 Team can confirm that Fernando Alonso has been involved in a road accident while cycling in Switzerland,” Alpine said in a statement.

“Fernando is conscious and well in himself and is…