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The concussion dangers for Alonso

McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said on Thursday he 'cannot foresee any reason why' Fernando Alonso won't be fit to race in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 15 March. But after spending three days in hospital with concussion following a testing accident, what are the possible ramifications for the Spaniard's season - or his career? Chief F1 writer Andrew Benson spoke to a leading neurosurgeon and head injury expert, Professor Steve Olvey about concussion. There's no test that will tell you Professor Olvey: 'If he's had concussion, he could completely recover within that period but it could also take longer than that. 'There is really no test that will tell you. You have to wait for...
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