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Alonso: McLaren could face Honda upgrade dilemma at Suzuka

Fernando Alonso says McLaren and Honda will face a tough dilemma if there is an engine upgrade available for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. With the team having been boosted by recent strong performances in Singapore and Malaysia, there is a clear target of further Q3 appearances and points from Suzuka this weekend. However, the situation could be complicated if Honda offers up some extra horsepower with new powerunit developments. For that will prompt some debate about whether it is worth taking a grid penalty hit for the power lift, or if it is better to stay with the older version and start further up on Sunday. Speaking about the situation, Alonso said: “It is the home GP for...
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