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Alonso set for partial absence in Japan as Aston Martin reveal reason

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Aston Martin have announced that Fernando Alonso will not be present at Suzuka on Thursday for media day ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
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Alonso to miss ThursdayAlonso will not attend media day at Suzuka, with Aston Martin confirming a delayed arrival.
No concerns from teamThe team stress everything is fine and expect Alonso to be at the track from Friday.
Crawford to step inJack Crawford will take part in the opening session alongside Stroll, with Alonso’s weekend starting from FP2.
The team has confirmed that the Spaniard will not be on track tomorrow, as he is set to arrive later than planned due to ‘personal family reasons’, with his partner Melissa Jimenez reportedly close to giving birth to their child.
Aston Martin reassured that there are no concerns and confirmed he will be present at the circuit from Friday onwards.
The two-time world champion’s weekend will therefore effectively begin from FP2, with American talent and Aston Martin reserve driver Jack Crawford set to be in the car alongside Lance Stroll for the opening session.
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