Fernando Alonso critiques Honda engine performance after Spanish GP struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Fernando Alonso expressed dissatisfaction with the Honda power unit used in the F1 Spanish Grand Prix, calling it 'very bad.' He noted difficulties with boost control and recovery, particularly under blue flags. Alonso stated that while the Aston Martin chassis is competitive, the engine's lack of improvement since its recent updates hampered performance at the Madrid race. The incident follows his previous comments regarding his future in F1. Alonso emphasized the need for ongoing learning and adaptation as the team approaches upcoming races.
- •Alonso criticized Honda's engine performance during the Spanish GP.
- •He dealt with significant downtime under blue flags.
- •The team's performance issues stem from engine design rather than chassis quality.
- •Alonso is focusing on learning and adapting for future races.
- •Honda recently made management changes to improve engine performance.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — 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,…
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