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

Alonso has endured a rough start to the 2017 season amid ongoing problems for McLaren's engine supplier, Honda, who has suffered a lack of both pace and reliability after redesig꧒ning its power unit layout over the winter.

The Spaniard failed to start the last race in Russia and is yet to see the chequered flag through the opening four grands prix of the y𒅌ear.

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

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

Agony for (and his fans) - smoke and oil pouring from his -- Form🃏ula 1 (@F1)

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