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Fernando Alonso
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Fernando Alonso failed to reach Q2 at the rain-affected Bahrain Grand Prix, eliminating his special helmet design featuring cherry blossoms and a katana intended as a tribute. The Spaniard directed visible frustration toward Honda's power unit. Elsewhere, Max Verstappen took his first win of the season in a race that surprised fans, while Aston Martin's strong showing was aided by conditions that masked the Honda PU's weaknesses.
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Motorsport talk centres on Fernando Alonso, who responded to rumours linking him to the 2027 Dakar Rally, reportedly with Aston Martin involvement, saying: "I don't think that's possible." Attention is also on the DTM, where a documentary series trailer was released and a dominant win for 'Mad Max' was compared to victories of past eras.
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Honda's role in Formula 1 is drawing attention after Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin stopped during the Mexican Grand Prix due to an engine failure. Spanish motorsport media are also discussing Adrian Newey's confidence in the Honda-Aston Martin project, Honda's development roadmap, and comments from former Honda F1 project boss Yasuaki Asaki suggesting Aston Martin could eventually drop the Japanese manufacturer.
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Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin are facing a tough weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying session. The team publicly lamented its grid position, saying in a statement that it is 'not our weekend'. Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll struggled for pace around the Marina Bay street circuit, leaving the squad with ground to make up in the race.
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Fernando Alonso is among the names Japanese fans are searching for after the Formula 1 season opener. The Bahrain Grand Prix produced a surprising race, reportedly held in Malaysia, with Max Verstappen taking the first win of the season. Alonso's performance in the race has sparked fresh interest in the Spanish veteran driver.