Alonso: Newey hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car
Fernando Alonso has backed Adrian Newey to deliver at Aston Martin despite the team's troubled pre-season, insisting the legendary designer 'hasn't forgotten how to design an F1 car.' The two-time champion's confidence in Newey comes despite the Honda engine problems that have overshadowed the team's testing. Alonso's endorsement suggests internal belief that once the power unit is reliable, Newey's chassis design will prove competitive.
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