As Fernando Alonso demands i40 million per season for 2027-2028, Lawrence Stroll is reportedly considering a unique way to cover it: asking Honda to chip in. The rumor surfaced after the Dutch GP, where the updated Honda power unit failed to impress.
According to AutoRacer.it, of the 30 horsepower promised, only 17 actually materialized. Worse, there's a significant sacrifice in drivability. That's clearly not good news for Aston Martin, which only scored its 'real' points of 2026 in the Netherlands.
Speculation from Spain is already swirling: Aston Martin is reportedly exploring a switch of engine supplier, with Mercedes as the prime candidate. But that move wouldn't come cheap and risks disrupting long-term plans.
According to Marc Limacher of Business Book, Lawrence Stroll wants Honda to pay Alonso's salary. In his view, Honda should 'buy patience' by contributing substantially to the team's budget while waiting for the Japanese engine to become truly competitive. It's a sort of compensation for missed targets in 2026.
Is this just paddock gossip or a shrewd business strategy? What's clear is Alonso remains a valuable asset, and Honda has plenty of homework before it can fight at the front. Decisions in the coming years will shape Alonso's career path and the fate of the Aston Martin-Honda project.
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