Fernando Alonso says he does regret his infamous "GP2 engine" comments regarding the Honda PU, but insists it was a "private" conversation. It's safe to say the grand reunion of McLaren and. Fernando Alonso - "GP2 Engine, GP2. ARGHHH!" | F1 Radio FormulaShorts 49.9K subscribers Subscribe Subscribed 2.6K Share 212K views 2 years ago #f1 #shorts #f1shorts After being easily being.
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Fernando Alonso has expressed regret about his famous "GP2 engine" outburst against Honda during his disappointing return to McLaren. Honda were in a troubled first year back in F1 in 2015. Alonso lambasted Honda's "GP2 engine" as he fought in midfield That could lead to a reunion between Alonso and Honda in 2026. Yesterday Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said the manufacturer will not influence the team's choice of drivers and is not opposed to joining forces with Alonso again. Fernando Alonso and his 'GP2 engine" rant was not a part of the discussion during the Aston Martin-Honda partnership negotiations. One of the major reasons behind it was, on one hand, the Japanese. Fernando Alonso admits he may have erred in calling the 2015 Honda Formula 1 power unit a "GP2 engine", but reckons the situation would've left any driver extremely frustrated. Author Pablo.
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Updated Feb 1, 2020, 4:57 AM The Spaniard infamously labelled Honda's engine - back then powering his McLaren - "embarrassing" and a "GP2 engine" during the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix at. Fernando Alonso has admitted that his infamous 'GP2 engine' comment was made out of frustration and is something he regrets, but believes other drivers would have made similar comments had they been in his position. "GP2 engine! GP2!" Alonso had effectively dropped his trousers at a family gathering and it was the moment, on this of all days, the great hope of McLaren-Honda marked himself as an enemy. "GP2 engine, aaaarrrghhh," the Spaniard was heard saying as his McLaren car was easily overtaken. Although Alonso didn't mean to cause embarrassment to the Japanese company, he did mean what.
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GP2 engine! Agggh!" Later in the race, Alonso was 11th and in a long train of cars a lap down. The Spaniard pondered how McLaren was in a position to be in front of so many midfield cars. Fernando Alonso admits he may have erred in calling the 2015 Honda Formula 1 power unit a "GP2 engine", but reckons the situation would've left any driver extremely frustrated. The Spaniard infamously labelled Honda's engine - back then powering his McLaren - "embarrassing" and a "GP2 engine" during the 2015 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
GP2 engine, GP2," It could be argued that this moment was a turning point for Honda as they have since gone from strength to strength, claiming three wins with Max Verstappen in 2019, and Alonso now admits that he maybe didn't do things the right way. Alonso told his race engineer (H&T: espn). However, on the 26th lap, Alonso had constant pressure from Daniil Kvyat but subsequently later had to lose position due to Max Verstappen cruising past him with ease. During this overtake, the veteran renounced the 'GP2 Engine' remark and displayed anger.
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GP2 engine! Agggh!" Later in the race, Alonso was 11th and in a long train of cars a lap down. The Spaniard pondered how McLaren was in a position to be in front of so many midfield cars. Fernando Alonso admitted he felt embarrassed during the Japanese Grand Prix after being passed very easily by several of his rivals.. The McLaren driver blamed the lack of performance from his Honda power unit, branding it a "GP2 engine" on the radio during the race.
