Fernando Alonso's first performance in an official World Endurance Championship session was overshadowed by a heavy crash at Spa-Francorchamps which left Brazilian driver Pietro Fittipaldi with two broken legs.
Fittipaldi -- grandson of former world champion Emerson - crashed at the high-speed Eau Rouge during the session, losing control mid-way through the corner and going straight into a tyre barrier. Fittipaldi, the winner of last year's Formula V8 3.5 championship, was taken to hospital, where the extent of the injuries were revealed. Team DragonSpeed has confirmed his condition is not life-threatening.
Fittipaldi is balancing WEC duties with Super Formula and IndyCar this year; he had been due to make his debut at the Indianapolis 500 later this month with Dayle Coyne Racing.