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Button admits engine not McLaren's only problem

Jenson Button says McLaren's problems are not just with the Honda engine, the Briton admitting the team needs to improve its car in all areas. While the Woking-based team has struggled with power unit-related issues so far, Button says the car would not be running at the front even if the Japanese engine was stronger. The Briton admits the McLaren is also lacking downforce. "We still need to improve in many different areas. We are still very low on downforce," said Button. "The efficiency of the car, and the driveability is very good, but we are still lacking downforce. But we know that. When you that base is very good because then you can start adding more downforce....
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