Formula 1 News: Honda wants Alonso to stay for F1 resurgence

Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has expressed strong desire for Fernando Alonso to remain with Aston Martin as part of their 2026 Formula 1 partnership, praising the Spaniard's precise technical feedback as crucial to their development efforts. Honda debuted their upgraded Spec 2 engine at Zandvoort, though Alonso reported it had not yet delivered the expected improvement in drivability. Despite a difficult start to the partnership, Honda aims to become one of F1's leading teams alongside Alonso.