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Alonso: ‘We have surprised ourselves’ at power tracks

 XPB Images Fernando Alonso says he and McLaren-Honda ‘have surprised ourselves’ at power-sensitive tracks so far this year, and hopes this bodes well for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. The longest venue of the season, Spa-Francorchamps features iconic high-speed corners and long periods of acceleration that prove demanding for the power unit. Despite significant progress in that area this season, McLaren and engine partner Honda have generally kept a low profile before taking on a power-oriented track. But Alonso feels expectations in that realm have been surpassed. “Spa is an incredible circuit that definitely deserves its reputation as a legendary place to go...
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