The delayed announcement of McLaren's 2015 lineup will not drag on until the winter, boss Eric Boullier insists. On paper, the Woking team is the only F1 grandee whose driver plans for next year are not at all clear. It is known that McLaren's new works engine partner Honda is pushing for a truly top name - like Alonso, Hamilton or Vettel - to spearhead the project. But Spaniard Alonso could be on the cusp of falling out of the running, with Ferrari's Marco Mattiacci answering a clear "yes" at Spa on Saturday when asked by the British broadcaster Sky if he is keeping both existing drivers for 2015. With Kevin Magnussen having a solid rookie season for McLaren, it is believed the...
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