McLaren chairman Ron Dennis believes the MP4-30's chassis is "a match for most cars on the grid", and just behind that of the dominant Mercedes. The Briton therefore suggests the Honda engine is purely to blame for their poor results, despite third driver Stoffel Vandoorne telling Grand Prix Times "the whole package must improve" to be competitive. Dennis, speaking to Sky Sports, said it was obvious to most, including drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, that the McLaren is a quick car through the corners but lacks the top speed required for the straights. "It would be very, very easy for both of them [Alonso and Button] to be critical of...
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