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New McLaren nose passes FIA crash test

McLaren has confirmed that its new MP4-30 nose cone has passed the FIA's crash test. The Woking-based outfit will bring the revised nose to the next race in Austria, which takes place at the Red Bull Ring. It was been a difficult start to the 2015 season for McLaren, with Honda power unit reliability issues hampering the team's progress. The MP4-30 also lacks front downforce, with racing director Eric Boullier admitting that McLaren needs to 'work on this' to improve the car. Boullier was also asked where the areas are that the team needs to develop. 'Everywhere,' was his response. Jenson Button has scored four points so far in 2015, after finishing eighth in Monaco. Meanwhile Fernando...
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