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Alonso: Honda facing engine conundrum

Fernando Alonso reckons Honda will have to decide between a back of the grid start or more engine power for this weekend's Japanese GP. Honda are expected to have an engine upgrade on hand for Alonso and his team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne to use at the Suzuka circuit this weekend. However, should either – or both – take the upgrade it would mean starting Honda's home from the back of the grid. Alonso said: 'It is the home GP for Honda, so we want to do well there. 'We know how important that race is for the team. About 30-40% of our engineers are Japanese, so we have a big moment of the year. 'The families are there, the Japanese fans, they support a lot our team, so it is a very...
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