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Alonso data exposes Aston Martin Honda power unit struggles

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Fernando Alonso's Singapore Grand Prix was compromised by Aston Martin's Honda power unit issues, with data revealing a significant power deficit. De La Rosa confirmed turbo problems were known since Sepang, while Alonso criticized his pitwall for poor communication.

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PlanetF1 leads on the data analysis of Aston Martin's power deficit, while the Reddit posts focus on Alonso's frustration with pitwall communication and De La Rosa's confirmation of pre-existing turbo issues. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1 provides the most comprehensive data-driven analysis of the power unit problem, with an image, and is not paywalled, making it the best starting point.

Alonso data exposes Aston Martin Honda power unit struggles

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Alonso data exposes the true scale of Aston Martin’s Honda problem

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Alonso was quite displeased with his pitwall not informing him about VER pitting: "We are gaining fucking 1 tenth per lap, then we lose 2 seconds because you cannot spot that he's boxing?" (via Nachez98 on x)

Pedro De La Rosa confirms Alonso's PU issues were known at Sepang already: "the turbo was already at the limit in Sepang, it was being treated with kid gloves"