Fernando Alonso Calls Out ‘Very Bad’ Honda Engine After Madrid Struggles
Fernando Alonso says the Honda power unit in the F1 Spanish GP was very bad, and it couldn’t recover due to the slowing he had to do for blue flags. On the weekend where his future was a hot topic,…
Fernando Alonso criticized the Honda power unit in the Spanish Grand Prix, stating it was "very bad" and unable to recover from the slowing caused by blue flags. During a weekend where his future at Aston Martin was in question, Alonso noted the Honda struggled to regain speed after being slowed down. Honda did introduce its first update under ADUO in Zandvoort, but performance improvements have been incremental.
The chassis, however, is described as a solid midfield contender. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem hinted at potential assistance for both Aston Martin and Honda to aid Alonso's retention with the team. Alonso attributed the Honda engine issues to boost control difficulties and claimed he needed pit stop stalling during the crucial blue flags.
Additionally, he sustained damage from a collision with Carlos Sainz of Williams. The race served as a learning experience for Alonso, who emphasized the importance of analyzing the engine's deployment and energy usage. He remains cautiously optimistic, stating they must aim for points at select events like Zandvoort and focus on learning for the remainder of the season.
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