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Alonso: McLaren could be "first and second" without engine deficit

Fernando Alonso believes McLaren could have topped the times in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying if not for the power deficit of its Honda engines. The Spaniard looked set for a place in Q3 before he suffered a deployment issue with the power unit in his final run, meaning he lost over half a second and was therefore knocked out in Q2. Alonso, who was heard screaming "no power" on the radio, will start the race from 11th place. According to the two-time world champion's calculations, he could have been quickest had McLaren's not been hindered by the Honda engine's lack of power around Spa. "We would have liked to be there but in general it was a very positive day," said...
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