News Details
Alonso: 2017 performance pegged to aero choice, not power
XPB Images
McLaren's Fernando Alonso believes that success in 2017 will be determined by aerodynamics rather than engine power. The Spanish driver is confident in Honda's ability to deliver marked progress at the outset, but the onus will rather be on chassis design and aero genius this season. "Let's say that Mercedes, the top power, will be difficult to reach, we know that - not for us, but for everyone," said the Spanish driver. "But I think we can be close enough that we can fight. I'm 100% confident we will reach the power that we want to reach, on aerodynamics I think it is more of a question mark." Alonso not quitting anytime soon - Sainz Formula 1's...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso: Aero, not engine, the "big question...
Fernando Alonso is convinced Honda will get its Formula 1 engine right...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Renault to debut 'aggressive' new engine concept for...
Renault will debut a new engine concept in 2017 that it believes will...
9y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
McLaren confirms Honda engine redesign for 2017 season
McLaren has confirmed that its engine supplier Honda will introduce an...
9y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sainz thinks Alonso will stay beyond 2017 F1
Sainz thinks Alonso will stay beyond 2017 Carlos Sainz thinks the risk is...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Diogo Moreira is working his way towards a Honda...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia team-mates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Lando Norris to join Valentino Rossi at 2026 Goodwood...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
The blueprint of grit: How James Roe is grinding...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
2024 IndyCar Rookie of the Year to serve as Honda...
Honda Racing Corporation US has announced that Linus Lundqvist has been...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Longtime IndyCar team owner Dennis Reinbold passes...
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing announced Sunday that the team’s owner and...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Longtime IndyCar team owner Dennis Reinbold passes away
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera ready to resume motorsport career...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Revised gravel tyre set for WRC debut in Greece
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Loeb to make traditional stage rallying...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Hayden Paddon eyes WRC gravel opportunity with...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to beat Liverpool and sign...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged the club to beat Liverpool for the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Tottenham ‘actively in talks' for £100m...
Sandro Tonali remains a high-profile summer target this summer with plenty...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Spanish journalist claims 'done deal with Arsenal' for...
Arsenal have reportedly agreed a swap deal with Atletico Madrid which will...
18h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bellingham or Rogers? How England could line up for...
England start their World Cup 2026 campaign tonight with their Group L...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes Secure FIA Hearing Over George Russell's Monaco...
The FIA has officially accepted Mercedes' Right... Read More »
2h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Toto Wolff fears 'blood-smelling' Lewis Hamilton in F1...
Lewis Hamilton has become very much a title... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Verstappen Reportedly Rejects Mercedes Approach After Being...
Max Verstappen has reportedly turned down an... Read More »
10h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
