MAY 10, 2012

Brawn to miss Spain

Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Ross Brawn will miss the Spanish GP on medical advice.

Brawn felt unwell last week and doctors advised him to miss the opening round of the European season. It is hoped that he will be back to fitness and present at F1's blue riband event, the Monaco GP on May 27.

Technical director Bob Bell will assume Brawn's responsibilities in Barcelona.