News Details
Chinese GP set to expose McLaren-Honda weaknesses
McLaren is bracing itself for a tougher time at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Formula 1's longest straight set to expose the true power deficit that Honda has. Although Fernando Alonso was able to challenge for points in Australia, McLaren is under no illusions that things will be much harder in Shanghai this weekend. While the track's 1.17-km long straight is set to highlight Honda's lack of overall horsepower, sources have also suggested that Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne could find themselves running out of energy deployment two-thirds of the way down it. McLaren racing director Eric Boullier said: "Shanghai is known to be an unpredictable weekend for a number of reasons: it's tough...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vandoorne: McLaren's troubles make it...
Formula 1 rookie Stoffel Vandoorne has admitted it is difficult for him to...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
'Frustrated' Fernando Alonso might quit mid-season -...
Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber believes Fernando Alonso could quit...
9y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Vandoorne says McLaren-Honda slowest car in F1
Fernando Alonso is not the only team driver who is highly critical of...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
KTM riders say top speed advantage has disappeared in...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
What the concessions system will look like in MotoGP's...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The weakness behind Marco Bezzecchi’s dominant...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Andretti lights up IndyCar Long Beach practice, Will...
The field of 25 drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series roared out of a...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power says father wrestling gunman was "just...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
O'Ward: F1 has become an "artificial" show,...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Current street course woes make Long Beach “a...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ott Tanak lands 2027 WRC car testing role with Toyota
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville wants to "make everyone proud...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The Rally1 rookie proving he belongs in the WRC top...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal linked with shock 50m transfer raid on PL...
Arsenal are reportedly one of the clubs in the mix for a surprise...
41m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Newcastle emerging as favourites for Arsenal transfer...
Newcastle United are reportedly pushing the strongest for the potential...
21m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester City vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips...
The Premier League features a clash between two of its biggest teams this...
21m ago from SportsKeeda.com
100m bid prepared: Man United ready to beat Liverpool...
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to bid as much as 100m for the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Several drivers injured in multi-car pile up at Nurburgring
Horrible scenes at the Nurburgring with several... Read More »
51m ago from RacingNews365.com
Max Verstappen leaves rivals stunned after creating...
Max Verstappen has left his Nurburgring rivals... Read More »
31m ago from GPFans.com
George Russell conflicted on potential Max Verstappen F1...
George Russell has indicated he has conflicting... Read More »
41m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
