McLaren will deploy the first iteration of its Honda powered Formula 1 car at the two-day end of season test in Abu Dhabi. The car dubbed the MP4-29H broke cover for the first time during a filming day shakedown at Silverstone two weeks ago when it completed 16 laps with test driver Oliver Turvey at the wheel. The test, which begins today, will be the development car's first proper outing allowing the Woking team to evaluate the performance of the new Honda V6 power unit it will use next season. McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne will jump behind the wheel for both days at the Yas Marina circuit. Meanwhile, world champion squad Mercedes has confirmed Nico Rosberg and test driver...
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