Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has blamed McLaren for its failed partnership with Honda and said the team is unlikely to be any happier with Renault, ahead of an engine switch expected to be confirmed this week.
McLaren and Honda look set to confirm the end of their disastrous F1 partnership ahead of this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, ending months of speculation about its future. The split will see McLaren switch to Renault power for 2018, while Honda will move into partnership with current Renault customer Toro Rosso.
The move is one part of a bigger jigsaw puzzle that has been coming together in the weeks since the end of F1's summer break and is likely to signal a contract extension for Alonso at McLaren.