MISERY
D
ouble Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso
failed to start of the Russian Grand Prix due to an
Honda engine problem, the second race in a row
that his struggling McLaren team have had just one car
competing.
The Spaniard’s Belgian rookie team mate Stoffel
Vandoorne was absent from the grid in Bahrain two
weeks ago due to a problem with the Honda power unit.
Alonso, who is due to race the Indianapolis 500 next
month instead of the showcase Monaco Grand Prix, had
qualified in 15th place in Sochi.
However, the car broke down on the formation lap
at the pit lane entry, forcing the start to be aborted with
the cars going around again as the unhappy Spaniard
unbuckled himself and stepped out.
Honda said Alonso’s car had suffered a loss of power