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Alonso not expecting Yas Marina to suit McLaren
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Fernando Alonso says he does not expect the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts this weekend’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, to “naturally suit” his McLaren-Honda package. Although the British team and its Japanese engine partner have made clear progress in 2016, the MP4-31 remains some way behind the front-running cars as the second year in the renewed McLaren-Honda alliance draws to a close. While it has been efficient in low-speed corners, the car continues to struggle through high-speed sections and Alonso admits the characteristics of F1’s twilight venue will not play to the strengths of his Honda-powered machine. “The faster first sector and the two...
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