News Details
Honda's hopes collapse as Alonso targets 107 percent
Fernando Alonso insists he is not distraught, even though a highly-touted Honda engine upgrade appeared not to have pushed McLaren up the pecking order. Honda chief Yasuhisa Arai had extolled the potential of the upgrade for Spa-Francorchamps, saying it would bring the power unit in line with Ferrari's. But in Friday practice, Alonso and teammate Jenson Button's cars were faster only than the backmarkers Manor, with Spanish reports revealing the top speed deficit to be in the order of 25kph behind pacesetters Mercedes. Alonso, however, told the same Spanish reporters that he is not distraught. "We are realistic and have our feet on the ground," he said at Spa-Francorchamps....
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Honda disappointed as engine boost does not materialise
Fernando Alonso insists he is not distraught, even though a highly-touted...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
McLaren-Honda drivers to use two new engines each for...
It will be a long and tiring Belgian grand prix weekend for the...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Honda F1 engine power boost smaller than rumoured –...
Fernando Alonso has admitted he will start Sunday's Belgian grand prix...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
New engines for Alonso and Button at Spa
It will be a long and tiring Belgian Grand Prix weekend for the...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Franco Morbidelli injures collarbone, undergoes...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
‘Progression’ name of the game as Kyffin Simpson...
Kyffin Simpson is competing in his sophomore year in the NTT IndyCar...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Severe weather disrupts IndyCar practice from Iowa
A round of severe weather has delayed the first practice session for the...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power’s contract decision on hold due to Team...
Will Power’s contract with Team Penske is up at the end of this season,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar cancels Friday practice at Iowa Speedway after...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Franco Morbidelli injures collarbone, undergoes...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Pecco Bagnaia: ‘I don’t remember ever being this...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Crash rules Maverick Vinales out of next two MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez snatches sprint glory...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Viktor Gyökeres fails to report for Sporting training...
t;li>Striker was told to return for pre-season by 5pm SaturdaySporting...
1h ago from TheGuardian.com
'An utter disgrace' - Rio Ferdinand blasts Arsenal...
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has hit out at Arsenal fans for...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Journalist claims Man United could outbid Arsenal in...
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Ahead of Noni Madueke's transfer, son of former...
Arsenal have snapped up another talent from Chelsea this summer ahead of...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner singles out one Red Bull driver as axed F1...
Red Bull's former F1 boss Christian Horner has... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Oliver Rowland delivers retirement verdict in Formula E...
Oliver Rowland must outscore Pascal Wehrlein by... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Cadillac F1 boss addresses driver line-up criticism with...
Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
