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Honda engine making McLaren chassis look bad claims Eric Boullier

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier claims Honda's power unit has made its chassis look bad, but it is in fact far better than it may appear. Last year Boullier often claimed that McLaren's chassis was third best on the grid, but an underpowered engine was to blame for their lack of results. The Frenchman made similar claims during the first week of pre-season testing, contrary to comments in the media that claimed it looked nervous in certain high-speed corners, particularly the first sector at Barcelona, which is an indicator of a chassis issue. Boullier however dismissed those claims as 'fake news', instead laying the blame at the feet of engine supplier Honda, as running...
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