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Fernando Alonso airlifted to hospital after crash in Formula 1 testing

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McLaren driver Fernando Alonso is airlifted to hospital after crashing during Formula 1 testing in Barcelona.

Fernando Alonso has been airlifted to hospital after crashing during Formula 1 testing in Barcelona.

Fernando Alonso is transferred to hospital after crashing during testing on February 22, 2015© Getty Images

The accident happened at turn four as the Spaniard was attempting to complete his 21st lap of the day.

McLaren have confirmed that the two-time world champion was 'conscious and speaking' following the incident.


Alonso reportedly crashed his car while travelling at around 150kph.

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