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McLaren admits relationship with Honda under 'maximum' strain after latest failure

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has admitted the reliability problems which have struck the team during testing have put 'maximum' strain on their relationship with engine partner Honda. The team were hit by yet another power unit problem on the first day of the second test, following four such failures the week previously. The latest issue forced Honda to change then engine in the back of Stoffel Vandoorne's car during the lunch break, which cost him an hour of running in the early-afternoon. Speaking to reporters at lunch, Boullier admitted McLaren's relationship with the Japanese supplier is under pressure. 'Maximum [strain],' he said. 'Obviously we are in Formula 1,...
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