Following conditions laid down by the governing body on Thursday, Alonso had to complete a fresh medical examination after he had finished the first practice session.

Having reported no problems with his driving through the first 90-minute free practice session, Alonso was swiftly cleared by the governing body after he visited the medical centre on Friday lunchtime.

A statement from the FIA said: “As a result of a medical examination following Free Practice One, the FIA F1 Medical Delegate, Prof. Jean-Charles Piette, and the chief medical officer of the Chinese Grand Prix, Prof. Shiyi Chen, have ruled that Fernando Alonso is fit to take part in all remaining sessions this weekend.

“However, as with this morning's session, in case of any abnormal symptoms the driver has been informed that he must stop his car immediately.

“As the driver has been cleared to take part, no further medical checks will be undertaken unless the driver prevents any abnormal symptom.”

Alonso had been forced to miss the Bahrain Grand Prix as the result of broken ribs he picked up in his big crash in Australia after a collision with Esteban Gutierrez.