Williams and McLaren seem to share a common problem in 2018 - a lack of straightline speed. That's despite the teams relying on different engine manufacturers. It's especially concerning for Williams, which has a Mercedes power unit. That alone should make it a match for many teams out on the track. But instead, the squad has failed to score a single championship point so far this season. Williams had the slowest top speed of any team in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix. Overall it's been significantly slower through speed traps this year than 2017 in both qualifying and the race. The introduction of the halo cockpit protection device has made all cars heavier and therefore slower in...
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