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Fernando Alonso (AFP)
Fernando Alonso (AFP)

Madrid - Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is set to return to the track for the second Grand Prix of the season in Malaysia, his McLaren-Honda team have confirmed on Monday.

Alonso missed the season opening race in Australia after suffering concussion in a testing accident last month.

"McLaren-Honda is pleased to announce that, subject to a successful final FIA medical assessment this Thursday 26th March at the Sepang International Circuit, Fernando Alonso will return to the cockpit of his MP4-30 car for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix," the team said in a statement.

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