News Details
McLaren feared staff exodus amid Honda struggles
Eric Boullier admits he was concerned staff would leave McLaren when it became clear in pre-season Formula 1 testing that Honda would struggle for third successive year. Honda had revamped its engine design over the winter, but a problem with the oil system in testing was just the first of a series of issues that led to repeated breakdowns. It was at that point racing director Boullier realised 2017 would be another difficult season and he was concerned about the impact that would have on the morale of the team. "I went to the management, showed them the data and told them that we cannot accept another year like this," Boullier said in an interview with the official F1 website....
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Yusuke Hasegawa replaced in Honda F1 reshuffle
Honda will implement a new management structure for its Formula 1...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hasegawa stands down as Honda reshuffle F1 management
Honda has restructured the senior management of its under-performing...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
2017 Sauber Analysis: Another Lost Year
< ► > Budgetary constraints, backroom dealings, internal...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
2017 McLaren Analysis: An Unmitigated Disaster
< ► > Zero wins. Zero podiums. Zero hope. Thanks to an engine...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Ai Ogura fastest in final Brazilian MotoGP practice
Trackhouse Racing rider Ai Ogura recorded the fastest time in the final...
47m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Bezzecchi puzzled after P20: ‘We had some...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP rookie Toprak Razgatlioglu surprises himself...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP riders praise “really fun” Brazil GP track...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme suspended...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera’s Super Formula programme paused...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Oliver Solberg wants more rain...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta breaks down in tears after...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Pep Guardiola appears to confirm star man will not...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has seemingly confirmed the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Their guru is all about fouling the goalkeeper' -...
Graeme Souness has criticized Arsenal's set-piece tactics while also...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Saturday round-up: Saka and Merse, modern football,...
Morning all. Let's have a quick Saturday round-up, because while obviously...
6h ago from Arseblog.com
Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on 2 key Arsenal...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that Martin Odegaard and Jurrien...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen left laughing after Nurburgring triumph
Max Verstappen will start today's 58th ADAC... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen 'not just an F1 driver' as champion rails...
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has revealed... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Jock Clear warns Fernando Alonso not the driver to save...
Aston Martin’s struggles this 2026 Formula 1... Read More »
4h ago from GrandPrix247.com
