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McLaren lifted by upgrades after Fernando Alonso's practice pace
McLaren feels that it has taken a step forward after fitting an upgrade package, which included a new floor, to Fernando Alonso’s car during practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Alonso, having been third fastest in rain-affected conditions in the opening session, placed fifth in the dry second session, behind only the Ferrari and Red Bull quartet. Stoffel Vandoorne, meanwhile, did not run with the upgrades, and placed only 13th, 1.1 seconds behind his team-mate, leaving McLaren encouraged by the new parts added to Alonso’s MCL32. “We trialled some new components on Fernando’s car today, and they look to be a useful new addition,” said Racing Director Eric...
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