News Details
Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso to get 30-place grid penalty
McLaren's Fernando Alonso will start Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix from the back of the grid because he is to test an updated Honda engine. The two-time champion will get a 30-place grid penalty for using more than the permitted number of engine parts. Reliability problems mean Alonso needed the engine to complete the season, but it also has upgraded parts. The new power unit has a lighter engine block for better reliability and a redesigned exhaust to boost efficiency. Alonso, 35, will run the new engine in first practice on Friday before Honda decides whether to keep it in the car for the second session. At this stage, Honda is planning to run the engine only on Friday, with Alonso...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso gets engine upgrade... and penalty
Fernando Alonso is to have an updated power unit in Malaysia this...
9y ago from Pitpass.com
Alonso to test new engine, get 30-place drop
– Fernando Alonso will test an updated Honda engine at the...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Fernando Alonso looking forward to close, high-speed...
Fernando Alonso is interested to see how the cars cope at this weekend's...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Alonso: Malaysia will be interesting
Fernando Alonso expressed his curiosity on the new surface of the Sepang...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Breakthrough or false dawn? Francesco Bagnaia finds...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Honda leads rain-hit Day 2 as...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha halts Sepang MotoGP running while investigating...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Marc Marquez tops Day 1 as Fabio...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
"It's fun," says Mick Schumacher after his...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Arrow McLaren unveils liveries for 2026 IndyCar...
Arrow McLaren has taken the wraps off its trio of challengers for the...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher found the limit “pretty early” in...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Felix Rosenqvist: Modern IndyCar demands driving...
Felix Rosenqvist has commented about how IndyCar drivers have to push...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Iconic Ouninpohja stage dropped from 2026 WRC Rally...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Chelsea send high-ranking official to...
Bayern Munich attacker Lennart Karl has been linked with a move away from...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal and Chelsea pushing hard to sign Championship...
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in signing the Middlesbrough...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Man United told to enter transfer race for ‘top'...
Manchester United have been encouraged to closely monitor the situation of...
12h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'That's a cheeky little tactic' - Gary Neville gives...
Gary Neville has heaped praise on Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior for his...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA confirm F1 engine update as rivals rage about Mercedes...
The FIA have issued an update over a supposed... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
F1: FW48 hits the track
Williams 2026 contender, the FW48, has finally... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com
Max Verstappen stars in another advert and fans are loving...
Red Bull F1 star Max Verstappen made a brief... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
