Today was a frustrating day for the McLaren-Honda team, track time having been limited by technical issues that required an engine change on both cars. Fernando Alonso made it through to Q2 but Jenson Button was unable to participate in qualifying at all, following an ERS-related problem at the end of FP3 that required more time than was available to remedy. Fernando qualified P14 in a very congested midfield battle, despite his preparation having been complicated by an engine change earlier in the day. The team had elected to not break the Friday-night curfew and instead completed the task on Saturday morning. Fast work got Fernando out for the final 10 minutes of FP3. Jenson ran strongly...
Full Story »