Alonso and Bottas will return to their seats

Fernando Alonso et Valtteri Bottas were the two major absentees from the first round of the season, a little less than a fortnight ago on the Albert Park track. The pilot McLaren, victim of an accident during winter testing in Barcelona last February, followed doctors' recommendations not to race in Melbourne following his concussion.

For the pilot Williams Valtteri Bottas, an injury to the lower back suffered on Saturday in qualifying in Australia, prevented him from taking part in the Grand Prix on Sunday. This Thursday, the Spaniard and the Finn underwent a final series of tests, before the FIA ​​does not declare them fit to drive starting tomorrow for the first free practice session on the Sepang track.

Fernando Alonso is also due to attend the press conference scheduled for today.