From GMM
Officially, a gust of wind blew Fernando Alonso off the track on February 22, resulting in a concussion that has sidelined him for Melbourne. Unofficially, rumours and doubt are running wild. Sky Italia, the F1 broadcaster, claims the Spanish driver has confided to close friends and family that he suffered a "major shock in his spine" before losing control of his McLaren-Honda and striking the Barcelona wall. The broadcaster made clear that Alonso did not say specifically that he was electrocuted, but the report adds weight to the theory that there is more than meets the eye to the controversial crash saga. Fabrizio Barbazza, an Italian who had a brief F1 career in the early 90s, is quoted by La Repubblica newspaper: "Fernando took a 600 watt hit with serious consequences. Difficulty focusing and temporary obstruction of the veins."
Another disparaging voice belongs to Rene Arnoux, a winner of seven grands prix. "The recommendation of Alonso's doctors did not surprise me in the least, because I am convinced that Fernando had a physical problem before the accident," he said at the Geneva Motor Show. "I have driven in formula one," said the former Ferrari driver, "I know what I'm talking about. The impact was lateral, more of a glancing blow, and it does not explain the damage (to Alonso). I firmly believe that Alonso felt wrong at the steering wheel. That there was wind was then used as a welcome excuse."
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