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Alonso waits as McLaren sorts out engine issues

Fernando Alonso just cannot cop a break with his luck as his McLaren came to a standstill shortly before 10 am local time and after the care was inspected in the garage they decided to change the power unit, thus curtailing valuable track time at the wheel of the Renault powered MCL33. This will no doubt be a big disappointment, after a day earlier Stoffel Vandoorne clocking up record mileage for the team during the course of the day. During Alonso's first day in the car this week an oil leak cut short his track time and an engine change was also required at the time.   Notably, on the lap the car stopped the McLaren had just gone purple in the first sector, quicker than any other...
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