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Fernando Alonso is primed for his return to racing in next weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix after reportedly passing medical tests.

The McLaren driver dramatically crashed out of the testing session in Barcelona in a smash which left him with temporary memory loss.

But after sitting out of the season opener in Melbourne, Alonso will fly out to Malaysia with a view to taking part in the race weekend at the Sepang circuit, located just outside of Kuala Lumpar.

His adviser Luis Garcia Abad said: "It is private so I cannot confirm or deny it, but I have no doubts he will go to Malaysia as planned."

It had been reported by Marca and AS in Spain that their countryman had been given short and long-term memory and reflex tests in Cambridge ahead of a potential return.

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The 33-year-old was keen to crack on with the tests, so he could confirm his return to the cockpit in Malaysia.

An independent board was set up by the FIA, the Formula 1's governing body, as an extra medical panel to be used as and when they were required.

It is believed that Alonso still requires further tests on his arrival to Sepang before his place on the grid will be confirmed.

One of the tests he will undergo will be an Impact test, which is a full assessment of his recovery from concussion and cognitive function.

Alonso competed in McLaren's official simulator during the week ahead of his return.