HONDA FACES MASSIVE F1 ENGINE CRISIS IN JANUARY

Original: Why Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January

Honda discovered the full extent of its F1 technical problems in January as Aston Martin entered the major technical overhaul with high expectations and a state-of-the-art facility.

Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in place. That may still prove to be the case