Honda has confirmed that the engine installed in Fernando Alonso's injured McLaren in Singapore will be re-used in Malaysia. The Spanish driver was collateral damage in the first lap crash which marked the start of the race in Marina Bay. While Alonso initially continued on his way after the incident he ultimately retired after eight laps with a holed exhaust and damaged electronics. The MCL32's power unit emerged unscathed however after the chaos, according to Honda's Yusuke Hasegawa. "We were concerned that it may have been irreparably damaged, but fortunately after a thorough check back at the Sakura factory we can confirm it is okay to be re-used," explained Hasegawa. Both...
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