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Alonso recalls 'heavy steering' prior to test crash

McLaren has confirmed that Fernando Alonso felt the steering on his MP4-30 go 'heavy' immediately before his test crash a month ago in Barcelona. The team have therefore installed an additional sensor on both cars to measure any abnormal behaviour from the steering, as part of its efforts to avoid a repeat of the Spaniard's crash. "At the McLaren Technology Centre last week, Fernando met with his engineers and drove the simulator, to bring him up to date with the latest developments on the MP4-30 chassis and power unit," confirmed the team. "As part of that process he spent time with senior engineers, discussing the accident and reviewing the comprehensive data and analysis,...
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