Dennis: Alonso did not show professionalism

It was just a matter of time before Fernando Alonso would let his feelings be known about the woefully uncompetitive state of the Honda powered McLaren he has to drive, and he did so live on TV for all to hear.

As a result Ron Dennis, who only arrived at Suzuka on race day thanks to a virus, has indicated he will be having a word with the Spanish star after some interesting comments he delivered to media immediately after the race.

Alonso's frustration, which has no doubt built up since his mysterious testing accident earlier this year, finally boiled over after finishing out of the points in Japan, saying on team radio "it's embarrassing, very embarrassing" as cars passed his underpowered McLaren on the straights.

"GP2 engine, GP2 engine!" barked an exasperated Alonso, referring to Formula One's feeder series where cars have around 300 horsepower less than their F1 counterparts, before finishing 11th.

Alonso then told media after the race, "I feel embarrassed when I'm racing sometimes because it's frustrating when you see the other cars making mistakes, going off the racing line, getting sideways."

"You look in the mirror on the straight to look for them and they are already side by side with you. The deficit we have on power is like another category."

"It's tough to race like this and it's frustrating, but on the positive side both McLarens finished the race so hopefully we have some useful information from that mileage."

"Next year we must change a lot of things on the power unit and on the structure so it will be a medium-term job and for next year, not the next races," added Alonso.

When asked about his future at McLaren the double F1 world champion answered criptically, "I don't know, there are still five races to go now and I think we need to improve the situation and make sure we are competitive and on top of our problems."

Since then it has emerged that McLaren supremo Dennis did not appreciate his driver's outburst, nor comments subsequently attributed to the Spaniard about possibly leaving the team.

"It does not show the professionalism that I would like all of our drivers to show," said Dennis. "I will handle it in my own way, not in public."