The mechanical issues that left Fernando Alonso out of the Sprint in Canada are not linked to the Honda power unit, according to the Japanese manufacturer. Aston Martin has yet to detail the specific failure, while the engine team focused on energy management and torque adjustments. Looking ahead to the race, with a high probability of rain, they worked on a setup to improve drivability and give the driver confidence in wet conditions.
Energy management and torque adjustments for Sunday under water 🏎️
Honda clarifies that its power unit was not the cause of the retirement in the Sprint, although the mechanical failure remains unspecified. The weekend's work focused on modifying torque delivery and energy management, aiming for more predictable behavior. With rain as a likely protagonist, these changes are intended to help the car respond better in traction and braking zones, avoiding surprises that could compromise the result.
The perfect excuse: it wasn't the engine, it was the energy that went for a walk 🌧️
Alonso is left without a Sprint in Montreal and Honda steps forward: it wasn't our fault, it was the energy management. So, the engine was fine, but the electricity decided to take a coffee break. Now, with rain forecast, the plan is to give the Asturian confidence so he doesn't have to perform balancing acts on a wet track. Almost better, because if the failure reappears, the blame will fall on the water, not the engineers.