Honda faces issues with turbo lag despite F1 power unit enhancement
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
Honda continues to encounter turbo lag problems with its upgraded F1 power unit, even after introducing a new turbocharger during the Madrid upgrade. Following the recent race in Singapore, Fernando Alonso reported issues with driveability, resulting in disappointing performance on the energy-rich circuit. Honda engineers conducted assessments which uncovered no hardware faults, but confirmed that turbo lag significantly affected acceleration. Moving forward, Honda is developing software and operational strategies to better manage turbo lag in similar track conditions. Aston Martin's management acknowledged heightened expectations leading into the Singapore race, calling for lessons learned to improve future performances.
- •Turbo lag issues persist despite power unit upgrade in Madrid.
- •Fernando Alonso noted driveability problems after the Singapore race.
- •No hardware faults found; focus shifts to software and operating strategies.
- •Aston Martin experienced high expectations that led to disappointment in Singapore.
- •Honda plans to implement learned countermeasures for future races.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — The unexpected problem Honda encountered despite its second F1 power unit upgrade
- 9:30 AMAutosport — The unexpected issue Honda faced with upgraded F1 power unit
- 9:30 AMMotorsport.com — The unexpected problem Honda encountered despite its second F1 power unit upgrade
"Following a surprisingly successful Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia, expectations were also high at Aston Martin for Singapore, a venue that should have suited the AMR26 on paper. However, the competitive picture at the Marina Bay Street Circuit proved rather disappointing, with Fernando Alonso pointing to problems with the Honda power unit after the race, particularly in terms of ...Keep reading
"Following a surprisingly successful Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia, expectations were also high at Aston Martin for Singapore, a venue that should have suited the AMR26 on paper. However, the competitive picture at the Marina Bay Street Circuit proved rather disappointing, with Fernando Alonso pointing to problems with the Honda power unit after the race, particularly in terms of ...Keep reading
"Even after using its second ADUO upgrade in Madrid, the Japanese manufacturer is still struggling with turbo lag. As a result, driveability on energy-rich circuits proved to be below expectations
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 24, 2026, 9:30 AMThe unexpected problem Honda encountered despite its second F1 power unit upgrade
Even after using its second ADUO upgrade in Madrid, the Japanese manufacturer is still struggling with turbo lag. As a result, driveability on energy-rich circuits proved to be below expectations
- AutosportOct 24, 2026, 9:30 AMThe unexpected issue Honda faced with upgraded F1 power unit
Following a surprisingly successful Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia, expectations were also high at Aston Martin for Singapore, a venue that should have suited the AMR26 on paper. However, the competitive picture at the Marina Bay Street Circuit proved rather disappointing, with Fernando Alonso pointing to problems with the Honda power unit after the race, particularly in terms of ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 24, 2026, 9:30 AMThe unexpected problem Honda encountered despite its second F1 power unit upgrade
Following a surprisingly successful Formula 1 weekend in Malaysia, expectations were also high at Aston Martin for Singapore, a venue that should have suited the AMR26 on paper. However, the competitive picture at the Marina Bay Street Circuit proved rather disappointing, with Fernando Alonso pointing to problems with the Honda power unit after the race, particularly in terms of ...Keep reading
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