McLaren believes it can gain a “competitive advantage” from Fernando Alonso’s influence on its Formula 1 operations in the 2019 season. The two-time F1 world champion has decided to quit the sport following his latest disappointing campaign with McLaren, which failed to make the progress it had hoped for in 2018 despite a switch from Honda to Renault power units. Alonso will instead look to complete the final leg of his quest for motorsport’s  triple crown by winning the Indianapolis 500 alongside racing in the World Endurance Championship, while McLaren will field a revised driver line-up consisting of Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  McLaren Racing...
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