Alonso to face press in Malaysia

Fernando Alonso has been named as one of six drivers who will take part in the drivers press conference tomorrow.

The Spaniard will compete for the first time this season at the Malaysian Grand Prix, after he missed the season opener in Melbourne with concussion.

Alonso suffered a heavy crash in pre-season testing and spent three nights recovering in hospital. He missed the race on medical advice.

The McLaren driver will be joined by Daniil Kvyat, Felipe Nasr, Kimi Raikkonen, Nico Rosberg and Carlos Sainz.

On Friday, Renault sporting director Cyril Abiteboul will face the media after his negative comments about Red Bull this week.

Abiteboul suggested that Renault don’t have the power to help Red Bull win a race this season, in one is becoming one of the sport’s biggest stories.

Matthew Carter of Lotus, Bob Fernley of Force India, Paul Hembery of Pirelli, Christian Horner of Red Bull and Franz Tost of Toro Rosso will also be interviewed on Friday.

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