Alonso dismisses 2-second Aston upgrade hypeFernando Alonso has played down extraordinary expectations surrounding Aston Martin's radically revised car, insisting no upgrade could immediately erase the team's enormous deficit. Aston Martin has separated its major chassis and engine developments, with the upgraded Honda power unit still scheduled to make its race debut at Zandvoort. There will be higher cornering speeds, which affects energy and, in turn, all the power unit calibrations, he said. The remaining choice is therefore increasingly clear - another season with Aston Martin, or retirement. I feel fresh, I feel motivated, I feel fast, but I need to enjoy what I do as well, said Alonso.