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Alonso to run Honda upgrade in Malaysia
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Fernando Alonso will run an upgraded Honda power unit during Friday practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Honda has spent two tokens on the upgrade, which focuses on the engine block and exhaust. The update is primarily designed to reduce weight and increase durability, by requires Friday running in order for Honda to gather more data. With Honda keen to avoid penalties at its home race in Japan next weekend, Alonso will test the upgraded engine on Friday but is likely to replace it ahead of Saturday's running, thus allowing him to run it at Suzuka without penalty. Jenson Button is likely to get the upgrade in Austin, with the team not wanting both drivers to take...
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