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Honda puzzled by recurring MGU-H problems in Bahrain
Honda has identified a recurring MGU-H problem as the reason Fernando Alonso's engine failed in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso escaped Q1 and felt 13th or 14th on the grid was possible, but he ended up 15th after failing to complete a lap in Q2 because of the engine problem. He will require a new unit for the race. Motorsport.com understands the MGU-H failure sent debris into the internal combustion engine and also damaged that beyond repair. Alonso's failure follows two terminal MGU-H problems for teammate Stoffel Vandoorne that occurred in Friday practice. A new unit failed in the first session, and a replacement unit that was run in March's Australian Grand Prix broke in...
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