News Details
McLaren losing eight tenths on the straight alone - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says McLaren is losing eight tenths of a second on the straight of the Baku Formula 1 circuit alone. Alonso qualified down in 12th position, 2.5 seconds off the pole position time, as McLaren's lack of power from its Honda engine was highlighted over the 2.2km straight of the track. Alonso, whose top speed on the straight was only better than that of Kevin Magnussen's Renault, admitted the deficit was no surprise. The Spaniard was 27km/h down on the fastest car, the Williams of Valtteri Bottas (366.1km/h). "The car works in the corners, but on the straight we are losing seven or eight tenths," said Alonso, who failed to reach Q3 for the first time in four races....
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers concerned about tight pit entry at Baku
Formula 1 drivers have expressed concerns about the challenge provided by...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull will lose 1.2 seconds on Baku's straight -...
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko claims Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Timetable of the 2016 European Grand Prix in Baku
The European Grand Prix returns to the calendar after a four-year absence,...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Fernando Alonso: 'We're now in a better position than...
Fernando Alonso believes McLaren finds itself in a better position than...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
“Being able to write my sprint notes by hand was a...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone”...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia pours cold water on MotoGP's safety...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin admits MotoGP title fight left him...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Mick Schumacher admits he “tried too hard” before...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Detroit GP starting lineup: Alex Palou on pole...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Detroit – Qualifying Results
IndyCar hit the streets of Detroit Saturday afternoon to set the grid,...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
David Malukas going to backup car after “massive...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg denies taking too much risk in WRC...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Japan: Elfyn Evans leads Sebastien Ogier...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Samurai Evans in charge in Japan
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin continue to lead the seventh round of the...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg crashes out of Rally Japan
Oliver Solberg has crashed out of Rally Japan on stage 10. The Swede slid...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea mock Arsenal's Champions League final defeat...
Chelsea have brutally mocked Arsenal's Champions League final defeat with...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Gerrard pinpoints 'nonsense' mistake that cost Arsenal...
Arsenal were beaten by PSG in the UEFA Champions League final today. The...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Minutes after Arsenal lose Champions League final,...
Minutes after Arsenal’s heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Paris...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Why history suggests Arsenal could win Champions...
Julien Laurens has backed Arsenal to bounce back from their heartbreaking...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Montoya And Brundle Feud, Newey's Generosity And Carp Chaos...
Juan Pablo Montoya has spoken openly about his... Read More »
6h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
McLaren's Outdated Wind Tunnel Caused Carp To Breed Out Of...
Former McLaren engineer Mark Slade has lifted the... Read More »
9h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Montoya in Brundle beef, Newey's incredible act and horny...
Juan Pablo Montoya has opened up on his... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
