Fernando Alonso's Radio Quip Highlights Frustration with Honda Engine

Fernando Alonso's weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix was less than stellar, ending with a 16th-place finish that left both him and Aston Martin scratching their heads. Having just celebrated a contract extension and a points finish in Bahrain, Alonso found himself at the back of the pack after starting from the pit lane due to component changes. The race itself was a bit of a comedy of errors, at least judging by Alonso's radio transmissions.

As Max Verstappen clinched his first win at the Singapore Grand Prix, Alonso was busy wrestling with his Aston Martin, hampered by what he deemed an inadequate Honda engine. To make matters worse, as the race resumed from a virtual safety car period, Alonso was easily overtaken by Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar. It was an overtake that seemed to require little effort from Hadjar, and Alonso didn't hold back over the radio. "Haha, the energy! This engine is so ridiculous…" he quipped, adding a touch of humor to his otherwise frustrating outing.

Alonso's criticism wasn't just for comedic effect. He mentioned separately that his engine felt "broken" in eighth gear, a sentiment that surely resonated with many Aston Martin fans who have watched the team struggle with engine issues. Despite Honda's efforts, including a second update to their power unit this season, the performance has lagged, especially on tracks like Singapore where raw power isn't usually the deciding factor.

With Alonso committed to staying with Aston Martin through 2027, he clearly hopes for significant improvements in the power department. For now, though, the Spaniard seems resigned to a few more races of head-scratching and humorous radio commentary as he waits for the engineers to work their magic.