Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 homecoming has♒ got off to a rough start after an engine issue caused him to spin and stop just two laps into first practice in Barcelona.

Alonso has endured a rough start to the 2017 season amid ongoin𒐪g problems for McLaren's engine supplier, Honda, who has suffered a la♚ck of both pace and reliability after redesigning its power unit layout over the winter.

The Spaniard failed to꧃ start the last race in Russia and is y💛et to see the chequered flag through the opening four grands prix of the year.

Alonso arrived in Spain hopeful of an upturn in foജrtunes, with McLaren bringing its first major update package 🌳of the season to the race for the MCL32 car.

However, Alonso suffered a setback almost immediately in FP1, with his engine appearing to fail coming throu🌳gh Turn 2𝄹 before he spun as smoke plumed out the back of the McLaren car.

Agony for (and his fans) - smoke and oil 🌺pouring from his -- Formula 1 (@F1)

McLaren and Honda are yet 🐷to give official word on the exact issue that caused Alonso to stop, but this will undoubtedly act as the latest test for their already-strained relationship.