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Only works teams can win F1 title says McLaren boss

Fernando Alonso McLaren's Eric Boullier has claimed the only way to win a Formula 1 world championship is as a works team. The team's Racing Director suggested that, while a customer program could win races, a full factory effort was required to mount a serious championship challenge. McLaren previously enjoyed a supply of works engines from Honda, but has switched to customer Renault power units for 2018. Though the team has recently endured a tough run of races, it's performances have improved and sees it sitting fifth in the championship. 'I think Red Bull is showing that you can win races as a customer, but I think winning a championship is another level – you need to have a...
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