News Details
Alonso: McLaren tests straight-line speed, will not compromise
Fernando Alonso says McLaren were able to run productive tests during Friday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to cure its straight-line speed woes while aiming not to lose any pace in the tight and twisty section at the Baku City Circuit. Since beginning its Renault engine partnership McLaren has been remarkably behind in top speeds on the straights and in qualifying compared to its rivals with suggestions pointing towards his chassis design and high drag. The problem has left McLaren chiefs searching for answers over the opening three rounds of the 2018 Formula 1 campaign having considered itself to have one of the quickest chassis on the grid during its struggles with Honda power...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso: Reaching Q3 ‘difficult’ for McLaren
Fernando Alonso did not wish to talk up McLaren’s chances of reaching...
7y ago from Crash.net
Fernando Alonso encouraged by McLaren consistency,...
Fernando Alonso expressed encouragement over the consistency of...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso Comfortable With McLaren Car After Strong...
Fernando Alonso said his McLaren F1 Team “was a comfortable car to...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
McLaren to trial ‘different philosophy’ to help...
Fernando Alonso says McLaren's MCL33 will start first practice in Baku...
7y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda confirms Jorge Martin ‘an option’ for 2026...
Honda Team Manager Alberto Puig has reiterated its interest in signing...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Liberty Media completes 4.3 billion takeover of...
Two weeks on from receiving unanimous EU approval, Liberty Media...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Liberty Media completes its purchase of MotoGP
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou chooses to view costly Mid-Ohio mistake as...
Alex Palou was not the winner of Sunday’s IndyCar event from Mid-Ohio,...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Scott Dixon capitalizes on Alex Palou’s mistake to...
The beginning of a busy stretch for IndyCar got under way on Sunday, with...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Mid-Ohio – Race Results
IndyCar visited Mid-Ohio over the weekend for Honda’s home event and a...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from the IndyCar Mid Ohio 200
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg goes Rally1 – Sebastien Ogier enters...
After dominant victories in WRC2 in Rally Sweden, Portugal and most...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg to make WRC Rally1 outing with Toyota...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC 2027 regulations draw interest from tuners and...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Zubimendi official at last : A striker decision made...
Welcome to a brand new week. Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
All the best photos of Martin Zubimendi signing for...
Arsenal have completed the high-profile signing of Spanish midfielder...
1h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Viktor Gyokeres is willing to make big sacrifice in...
Viktor Gyokeres is so determined to join Arsenal this summer that he has...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal ask for player + £10m to part with...
The transfer window always throws up some questionable things – but...
8h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: McLaren star FURIOUS as Lando Norris...
Lando Norris was caught in a freak accident... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1: McLaren to review Piastri penalty
Although there is nothing that can be done... Read More »
59m ago from Pitpass.com
Lando Norris at risk of FIA punishment in post-race drama...
Lando Norris could be at risk of an FIA... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com