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Renault Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen has passed further medical tests that have confirmed he should be fit to compete in this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

Magnussen crashed heavily early in last Sunday's F1 race in Belgium, which resulted in him attending a local hospital in Verviers for x-rays and scans after initially visiting the Spa circuit's medical centre.

He suffered a heavily bruised left ankle in the crash, although the tests at the time showed no fracture or serious injury, leading to him being released that evening.

Following a day of rest at home in Denmark on Monday, Renault has confirmed Magnussen has since undergone more checks that indicate he will be able to race at Monza.

Magnussen will undergo a final examination by the FIA medical delegate at the circuit on Thursday, before being officially passed fit to race.

Magnussen said: "I'm feeling much better, which is very good news.

"I've had several checks that show I am fit to race in Monza, and I am sure I will be in the car this weekend.

"We were running in the top-10 in Belgium and I'm very motivated to repeat this again in Italy."