XPB Images Fernando Alonso says he and McLaren-Honda team-mate Jenson Button need more power in qualifying to enjoy better grid positions and avoid getting caught up in the sort of first-corner mayhem seen at the Russian Grand Prix. Although the Spaniard actually benefitted from the melee to move up from 14th to P7 on the opening lap, the Briton dropped several positions when he had to take evasive action with cars making contact and spinning between Turn 2 and 3. Mclaren has yet to place any of its cars in Q3 since its reunion with Honda last year. Despite showing consistent top-10 pace in free practice this year, Alonso and Button have failed to convert it in qualifying when...
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