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McLaren on ‘back foot', test ‘didn't go to plan'

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says he was left “not fully happy” after the team endured a difficult official test in Bahrain. McLaren have had to contend with overheating brakes which shortened their runs and kept the car in the garage for much of the test. To add to the Woking-based squad’s woes, Daniel Ricciardo tested positive for COVID-19 and is required to isolate, which meant Lando Norris was on sole testing duties for the team in Bahrain. Despite the brake issues limiting McLaren’s running, Seidl saw some positives in being able to bring upgrades to the car and continue other parts of the test programme. “The test definitely didn’t go to plan,” said a downbeat...
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