News Details
Boullier: McLaren had to be ambitious with new F1 car
McLaren had no option but to be ambitious in the design of its new Formula 1 car for the 2018 season despite enduring a difficult pre-season testing programme, according to racing director Eric Boullier. Following its split with Honda after three difficult seasons, McLaren's new partnership with engine supplier Renault got off to a bumpy start in Barcelona as the team suffered numerous issues on its car, causing it to slump to the bottom of the mileage charts. Fernando Alonso was able to recover from an early issue on Friday to record the third-fastest time of the test, but concerns about another year of hardship for McLaren linger. Asked to respond to those suggesting McLaren had...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Boullier: To be ambitious you have to take risks
McLaren have defended their ‘ambitious' car design after Fernando...
7y ago from GrandPrix247.com
McLaren defend 'ambitious' car
McLaren have defended their "ambitious" car design after...
7y ago from SuperSport.com
Boullier wants McLaren win in 2018
Eric Boullier says he would not be satisfied if McLaren merely returns to...
7y ago from ThisIsF1.com
McLaren ‘didn't do a good job preparing the car'
Blaming McLaren's problems on the ambitious cooling design of the MCL33,...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio ecstatic with ‘dream' and...
Fabio Di Giannantonio secured his second Grand Prix podium of the 2025...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The winners and losers from MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
EU approves Liberty Media's purchase of MotoGP and...
Liberty Media has received unconditional approval from the European...
5m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez: Mugello MotoGP win ‘unexpected'...
Factory Ducati rider Marc Marquez branded his Mugello MotoGP win as...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Road America – Race Results
Road America was the scene of this weekend’s IndyCar event, and high...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Santino Ferrucci hangs on for Road America podium,...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Ferrucci survives early race ‘mayhem’ to earn...
Santino Ferrucci finished third in Sunday’s race from Road America,...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Arsenal have new first choice striker target,...
Arsenal have been trying to sign a striker for several windows, and the...
2h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 645 – 23.06.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
“He is guaranteed goals” - William Gallas tells...
Pundit William Gallas has urged Arsenal to snub their latest transfer...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
The summer of chaff
Morning all. After a couple of weeks of travelling it's time to get my...
8h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Mercedes set for MAJOR Kimi Antonelli F1 setback
Mercedes might not quite be at their pre-2021... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Major Ferrari and Red Bull upgrades expected in McLaren hunt
RacingNews365's technical analyst Paolo... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
Former F1 star gives outrageous hint over return decision...
A former F1 star has taken to social media to... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
