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

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

The Spaniard failed to start the last rac🥀e in Russia and is yet to see the chequered flag through the opening four grand𒉰s prix of the year.

Alonso arrived in Spain hopeful of an up𒐪turn in fortunes, with McLaren bringing its first major update package of the season to the race fo𒉰r the MCL32 car.

However, Alonso suffered a setback almost immediately in FP1, with his engine appearing to fail com🅰ing through 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, bu🐠t this will undoubtedly act as the latest test for their already-strained relationship.