News Details
Fernando Alonso says McLaren losing three seconds on Russia's straights
Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda's straight-line speed deficit in Russia is 'unbelievable', thanks to an underperforming power unit, which has been the source of much of his complaints this year. Alonso reckons he lost between 2.5 and 3 seconds on the straights during qualifying, with half of that in the first sector alone. 'It's unbelievable how much we lose on the straights,' said Alonso after qualifying P15, 3.5 seconds down on Sebastian Vettel's pole position lap. 'I think it was 1.3s in the first sector and there's just one corner and we have no problems there, so that's what we have. On the straights we lose 2.5-3 seconds on this circuit.' Alonso is doubtful...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso: McLaren losing three seconds on Sochi's...
Fernando Alonso believes McLaren is losing around three seconds per lap on...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
McLaren losing three seconds on Sochi straights,...
Fernando Alonso claims that the Honda powered McLaren is losing 2.5-3...
8y ago from F1Hub.net
Alonso: MCL32 loses ‘three seconds' on straights
Fernando Alonso has once again lamented the lack of pace that the Honda...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Fernando Alonso: 'This circuit will be challenging for...
McLaren lack the pace required to compete on the straights and high-speed...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez hits out at criticism of brother Alex...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez set for surgery after Dutch MotoGP crash
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Dutch GP: Marc Marquez soaks up the pressure as...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s victory drought
Ott Tanak and Martin Jarveoja clinched their and Hyundai’s first...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA investigates WRC retirements due to fuel system...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Decision made: Arsenal star is leaving the club...
Thomas Partey will officially leave Arsenal when his contract expires...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal exploring deal for third striker amid Benjamin...
Arsenal are looking to sign a striker this summer, but so far, their...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal latest: 'Partey to leave after contract...
No description available...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Real Madrid haven't received any offers for star...
Real Madrid are reportedly yet to receive any bid for Arsenal target...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA issue Lando Norris disqualification verdict at Austrian...
The FIA have issued a comprehensive verdict for... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Sky F1 star worried over late Lando Norris disqualification...
Sky Sports F1 pundit Anthony Davidson has... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari take action over Austrian GP disqualification threat
Ferrari have taken action at this weekend's... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
