Honda Power Unit Hardware & Software

[HPD]

[Sayeman]

that doesnt look that bad, hope the reliability holds up

[SR71]

Spec 3.0 confirmed.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-h ... ku-922148/

[daverdfw]

Looks like old PU going in for rest of weekend

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-h ... ku-922148/

But promising results from new BP fuel and Honda parts

[HPD]

Hasegawa:

“We came to Baku armed with an update for Fernando’s PU, which we ran during both practice sessions today. Working through our programme in accordance with today’s schedule, I can confirm that we were able to see the effectiveness of the update in the data.

“It was disappointing that Fernando had to stop the car during FP2, and unfortunately for us it was before doing his timed lap, but we still saw certain progress with the power of the PU. Overall, I regard today as positive – we didn’t have any major issues with the new spec PU, and I feel that we’ve taken an encouraging step forward."

[Soichiro]

Spec 3.0 confirmed.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-h ... ku-922148/

I doubt this was the "3.0" version (more like 2.5). Also they compare top speeds one without and the other with tow. The highest for Alosno was 340+ (tow+DRS) - Somebody posted a picture - 323 should be their "regular" top speed.

[mwillems]

So it seems that Alonso' s new engine is significantly faster than Vandoorne's. Providing Alonso wasnt getting a tow, this is fantastic news.

I would imagine that the engine and software will need tuning and there is a bit more power available.

[harjan]

I don't understand that they won't keep this engine in for qualifying if it's so much better. Who cares that they have to start from the back anyway..

[godlameroso]

Because then you can have a fresh engine, and no penalties in the next round, and we can see where the car stacks up.

[etusch]

I am happy about that but sory for Alonso's act.
He looks like he will crawl engine engine when he lost front wing

Can you blame him for assuming it was an engine problem after a power loss with a lot of smoke on his mirrors?

Thats normal for any driver, let alone a McHonda driver

I also think firstly it is PU. This is not strange out of pity. But he was in the car and I think he must have an idea, a sense what is it. From voice etc

[etusch]

Spec 3.0 confirmed.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-h ... ku-922148/

I doubt this was the "3.0" version (more like 2.5). Also they compare top speeds one without and the other with tow. The highest for Alosno was 340+ (tow+DRS) - Somebody posted a picture - 323 should be their "regular" top speed.

I am very happy for what I read here. this is not complete of update. It is very encouraging second part of season

[McL-H]

I don't understand that they won't keep this engine in for qualifying if it's so much better. Who cares that they have to start from the back anyway..

I don't understand this either. For God's sake, get some mileage on that thing! It's needed to acquire as much data as possible. Did they only had 1 ready for this race? If not, I don't get why they are not fitting in another Spec 3 for tomorrow and just race with it. It's not like they've got anything to lose for this weekend. Just stock up a few engines for the next GP. If they do have only 1 Spec3 available, just race it till it breaks apart so you can fix it for the next race. We all know it's going to break soon, so why delay.

[Singabule]

I don't understand that they won't keep this engine in for qualifying if it's so much better. Who cares that they have to start from the back anyway..

I don't understand this either. For God's sake, get some mileage on that thing! It's needed to acquire as much data as possible. Did they only had 1 ready for this race? If not, I don't get why they are not fitting in another Spec 3 for tomorrow and just race with it. It's not like they've got anything to lose for this weekend. Just stock up a few engines for the next GP. If they do have only 1 Spec3 available, just race it till it breaks apart so you can fix it for the next race. We all know it's going to break soon, so why delay.

Maybe MCL should adapt the gearbox first afterall

[etusch]

I am not sure if the PU must be used this race or kept for next. But I am sure both mclaren must be penalty free at Hungary

[mclaren111]

Motorsport.com:

For despite Alonso’s day ending early due to a gearbox problem, and him not getting a completely clean run in the yellow-flag-interrupted FP2, straightline speed data has produced some positive signs.

The decision has been prompted by the fact that Alonso is already taking a 15-place grid drop for a new MGU-H and turbocharger, so Honda felt it made no sense to put extra mileage on the new unit unnecessarily on a weekend when McLaren will be at the back.

Progress feels so very slow