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Has Honda ruined Alonso’s final F1 masterplan?

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Feb 25, 202651:48

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Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

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The combination of Fernando Alonso, Adrian Newey and works Honda engines was meant to be the stuff of dreams for Aston Martin, but in testing the combination looked in big trouble and facing an extremely tough start to 2026 at the very least. So has Alonso's last chance to win again in F1 already slipped away, and if so what does that mean for the 44-year-old's future?

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble to discuss the prospects of the Spaniard and his Aston Martin team, including where things have gone wrong, how much Honda are to blame, and what the recovery plan might look like.

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When was this episode published?: February 25, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 51 min.
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"Has Honda ruined Alonso’s final F1 masterplan?" is an episode of The Race F1 Podcast. Runtime 51 min. Published February 25, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: February 25, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 51 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Race F1 Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Race F1 Podcast covers motorsports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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FAFernando Alonso ANAdrian Newey

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team

Episode Notes

The combination of Fernando Alonso, Adrian Newey and works Honda engines was meant to be the stuff of dreams for Aston Martin, but in testing the combination looked in big trouble and facing an extremely tough start to 2026 at the very least. So has Alonso's last chance to win again in F1 already slipped away, and if so what does that mean for the 44-year-old's future?

Edd Straw is joined by Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jon Noble to discuss the prospects of the Spaniard and his Aston Martin team, including where things have gone wrong, how much Honda are to blame, and what the recovery plan might look like.

Want bonus F1 podcasts, extra content and ad-free listening? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today and get 90% off your first month!

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