Alonso criticises engine performance as Honda disputes ‘broken’ claim
Fernando Alonso said after the Singapore Grand Prix that the engine was “broken,” while Honda said it was not. Alonso also expressed frustration at how easily Isack Hadjar re-passed him after a restart, despite having been held behind for seven laps.
Following the Singapore Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso said the engine was “broken.” Honda, however, contradicted that assessment and said it was not.
Alonso also voiced frustration about the car’s performance in race conditions. He had passed Isack Hadjar and kept him behind for seven laps, but said it was ridiculous how easily Hadjar was able to re-pass him after a restart.
Across the reports, Alonso’s comments reflected dissatisfaction with the engine and race pace, while Honda’s response directly rejected his claim that the unit was broken.