News Details
McLaren says Honda troubles "unexpected"
McLaren says its troubled start to pre-season Formula 1 testing came as a surprise to the team, after the new Honda engine had run trouble-free during a filming day on Sunday. Fernando Alonso only managed to complete an installation lap in the first morning of testing after an oil system problem left him sidelined in the garage. There were further mechanical hiccups with a fresh engine that was fitted later in the afternoon as the team finally managed to get some laps on the board. But rather than view that stuttering start as a precursor to fresh troubles with Honda, McLaren racing director Eric Boullier said the situation was slightly baffling because Alonso had completed 100km without...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton laments “sad” spectacle of modern F1 cars
Three-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton says the lack of sound...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Williams Launches 2017 F1 Car – FW40 For New Era of...
The Williams Mercedes FW40 was revealed online today ahead of pre-season...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Williams FW40 breaks cover
The Williams Mercedes FW40 was revealed online ahead of pre-season...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Williams launch FW40 challenger
F1 News Williams launch FW40 challenger Giovinazzi to stand in for...
8y ago from Formula1Blog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Yamaha admits 2026 MotoGP performance will decide...
Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter Racing reveals multiple organizational...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power sees ‘all the ingredients’ for a...
Will Power is approaching the beginning of his new IndyCar chapter, with...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
The headaches facing WRC crews ahead of a ‘proper...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Champions League review: Bodø/Glimt stun again as...
enal remained on top of the Champions League on the penultimate matchday...
46m ago from TheGuardian.com
Talks held: Latest on Arsenal & Barcelona...
Arsenal and Barcelona could reportedly be set for a major transfer battle...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Manchester United and...
There is no competition that is as hard as the Premier League! Liverpool...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s a horrible place to go” - Jermaine Pennant...
Jermaine Pennant has backed Liverpool to get the better of Arsenal if both...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
McLaren to miss first day of Barcelona pre-season testing
McLaren has confirmed it will miss the first day... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Mercedes’ 2026 W17 silver arrow from all angles
Mercedes has ushered in Formula 1’s new era by... Read More »
5h ago from F1i.com
Arvid Lindblad bins new Racing Bulls Formula 1 Car during...
Arvid Lindblad did not have the best of starts to... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
