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Honda’s B-Spec Engine Debuts, Driveability Issues Persist for Alonso

8/27/2026

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Fernando Alonso finished ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix after starting 18th and using a one-stop strategy.
Aston Martin stayed tenth in the Constructors’ standings, eight points behind Williams.
Honda’s upgraded B-spec engine debuted in the Aston Martin AMR26 but showed driveability problems.
Honda chief engineer Shintaro Orihara said the engine has room for improvement in driveability.
Alonso warned Aston Martin will not be competitive at the low-downforce Monza circuit.

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Fernando Alonso finished ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix after starting 18th and using a one-stop strategy.
Aston Martin stayed tenth in the Constructors’ standings, eight points behind Williams.
Honda’s upgraded B-spec engine debuted in the Aston Martin AMR26 but showed driveability problems.
Honda chief engineer Shintaro Orihara said the engine has room for improvement in driveability.
Alonso warned Aston Martin will not be competitive at the low-downforce Monza circuit.