Fernando Alonso’s astonishing Aston Martin claim says everything about Honda

Fernando Alonso claimed Aston Martin could have been one second per lap faster than Mercedes at the Brazilian Grand Prix if not for straight-line speed deficits. The two-time champion praised the car's cornering performance after finishing 12th in Sao Paulo, having reached Q3 for the first time that season and pulled off an impressive overtake on Lewis Hamilton.

Alonso's comments highlighted the performance deficit of the team's Honda power unit, despite Aston Martin remaining 10th in the Constructors' standings. The assessment followed similar statements from teammate Lance Stroll, who recently stated the Honda engine was costing the team one second per lap at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.