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Alonso: Big step needed in 2017

Despite praising McLaren-Honda's progress, Fernando Alonso concedes that another 'big step' is needed if they want to fight for podiums and race wins in 2017. After last year's wretched campaign, the first back with Honda power, McLaren have made massive gains this season. The team has become a regular points-scorer, with Alonso or Jenson Button inside the top ten in all but six grands prix. As a result McLaren have climbed to sixth in the Constructors' Championship while Alonso is inside the top ten in the Drivers' standings. However, further progress in 2017 will require a 'big step' forward. 'We are happy with the progress that we made this year,' Alonso said. 'We are able to fight with...
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