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Honda feared Alonso engine a write-off in Singapore crash

Honda has revealed it had fears that Fernando Alonso’s engine had been damaged beyond repair in the first accident he suffered at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Spaniard had pulled off a brilliant start to leap up to a potential third place at the Marina Bay circuit, before he was caught up in the collision between Kimi Raikkonen and Max Verstappen. Although Alonso was able to get going again after the crash, the damage inflicted to his MCL32 was too severe – and a holed exhaust and failing electronics eventually forced him to retire to the pits. In the wake of the race, though, Honda had genuine concerns that the impact and subsequent running had put too much strain through the power...
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