Alonso 'ok and conscious' after heavy crash

Cape Town - McLaren's Fernando Alonso is "ok and conscious" after being involved in a heavy crash on the final day of pre-season testing in Barcelona on Sunday.

The Spaniard, twice world champion, hit the wall on the exit of Turn Three at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.

The 33-year-old was taken to the circuit's medical centre for initial treatment before being airlifted to hospital for precautionary checks.