Honda power unit

McLaren: We’d have won races in 2016 with Mercedes engineMcLaren: We’d have won races in 2016 with Mercedes engine

McLaren: We’d have won races in 2016 with Mercedes engine

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier is confident the Woking-based outfit would have ended its four-year winless streak during the 2016…

8 years ago
Malaysia ‘makes sense’ for next Honda upgradeMalaysia ‘makes sense’ for next Honda upgrade

Malaysia ‘makes sense’ for next Honda upgrade

Honda’s head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa says the upcoming Malaysian Grand Prix “makes sense” for the Japanese constructor to…

9 years ago
Alonso: closing PU gap to Mercedes in '17 ‘very optimistic’Alonso: closing PU gap to Mercedes in '17 ‘very optimistic’

Alonso: closing PU gap to Mercedes in '17 ‘very optimistic’

Fernando Alonso has described closing the power gap to Mercedes in 2017 as a “very optimistic target”, not only for…

9 years ago
‘Stop-and-go nature’ of Singapore should suit Honda‘Stop-and-go nature’ of Singapore should suit Honda

‘Stop-and-go nature’ of Singapore should suit Honda

Honda's head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa says the ‘stop-and-go nature’ of the Marina Bay Circuit, which plays host to…

9 years ago
Alonso: McLaren still a long way off title challengeAlonso: McLaren still a long way off title challenge

Alonso: McLaren still a long way off title challenge

Fernando Alonso admits “there is still a long way to go” before McLaren-Honda can become Formula One world champions again.…

9 years ago
Button not worried about Honda reliability after DNFButton not worried about Honda reliability after DNF

Button not worried about Honda reliability after DNF

Jenson Button says his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix came after his Honda power unit was pushed “a bit…

9 years ago
Honda spends first engine tokens on new turboHonda spends first engine tokens on new turbo

Honda spends first engine tokens on new turbo

Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button’s Honda-powered MP4-31s will be fitted with new turbochargers at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, Motorsport.com…

9 years ago
Honda braced for ‘challenging’ Canadian GP weekendHonda braced for ‘challenging’ Canadian GP weekend

Honda braced for ‘challenging’ Canadian GP weekend

Honda's head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa expects this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix to be “challenging” given the power-sensitive nature…

9 years ago
Alonso calls for more Honda power in qualifyingAlonso calls for more Honda power in qualifying

Alonso calls for more Honda power in qualifying

Fernando Alonso says he and McLaren-Honda team-mate Jenson Button need more power in qualifying to enjoy better grid positions and…

9 years ago
Button: MP4-31 yet to show full potentialButton: MP4-31 yet to show full potential

Button: MP4-31 yet to show full potential

Jenson Button is confident McLaren-Honda has more potential to unlock from the MP4-31, and says the team will be “a lot…

9 years ago
Boullier: We still have a long way to goBoullier: We still have a long way to go

Boullier: We still have a long way to go

Eric Boullier says McLaren-Honda still has “a long way to go” in order to match the horsepower of the Mercedes…

9 years ago
Button onto second Honda engine in ShanghaiButton onto second Honda engine in Shanghai

Button onto second Honda engine in Shanghai

Honda’s head of F1 project Yusuke Hasegawa has confirmed that McLaren driver Jenson Button will have to use a second…

9 years ago