Why Alonso still backs Honda '100%' after tough Monza practice

Aston Martin faced a challenging start to the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza, with Fernando Alonso finishing Friday's FP2 in 19th place. The team expected the high-speed nature of the track to highlight weaknesses in their AMR26 package, particularly concerning straight-line speed. Despite the struggle, Alonso remains fully confident in Honda's ability to develop their power unit. He emphasized his trust in the project and the personnel involved, expressing a desire to shorten the development timeline to reach the top level within two to three years. The team is currently balancing chassis improvements with the ongoing need to refine the engine's driveability.