News Details
McLaren blames circuit layouts for drop in form
McLaren believes that its recent drop in form owes more to specific track characteristics than it having fallen back against improved opposition. A few races ago, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso were targeting regular Q3 and race points finishes, but the last two events in particular have been a huge disappointment. In Japan a fortnight ago, the duo qualified 15th and 17th, while at Austin this weekend, Alonso ended up 12th while Button was left languishing in 19th after hitting traffic on his final run in Q1. Of more concern, however, is that the team has fallen further away from the front this weekend in overall pace terms. But rather than be worried that it has lost its way, McLaren...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Button always happy to head west.
© Instagram
Jenson Button looks on to the USGP in Austin next weekend as...
7y ago from F1i.com
Button: I hope Austin is better than Suzuka
As the United States Grand Prix approaches, McLaren-Honda driver Jenson...
7y ago from PlanetF1.com
Bitesize Gos – Max Confident For Austin
Max Verstappen retains he calmly confident, very excited demeanour In the...
7y ago from F1.co.uk
Hamilton strikes first in Austin
ewis Hamilton outpaced Nico Rosberg by 0.3s in Practice One in Austin as...
7y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha linked with Gresini and Pramac for 2025...
Japanese marque Yamaha has been linked with both Gresini Racing and Pramac...
48m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Bagnaia critical of “no plan” MotoGP sprint races
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Vinales: Jerez MotoGP sprint should have been...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Roger Penske summons IndyCar team owners for impromptu...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Barber – Qualifying Results
The fight for pole came down to the very final corner of the 15-turn...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaughlin admits "it's been a tough week"...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Palou “not very pleased” by mysterious pace slump...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC looking to add F1-style team radio to TV broadcasts
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Auction raises more than 50K for Craig Breen Foundation
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Tottenham in pole position to sign 40m-rated Arsenal...
Tottenham Hotspur are well-placed to sign Alessandro Buongiorno from...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Exclusive: Arsenal to discuss new contract for star in...
Arsenal are set to discuss a new contract for star defender Gabriel...
57m ago from CaughtOffside.com
North London Derby preview: Stakes are high
There have been some high stakes North London derbies in the past – you...
48m ago from Arseblog.com
Sunday's Premier League predictions including...
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton dealt major Newey blow as shock COMPLICATION...
Adrian Newey is wanted by several of Red Bull’s... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari open the door: 'With Adrian Newey in, we win'
The news that Adrian Newey plans to leave Red... Read More »
57m ago from GPBlog.com
Alonso's 'rare' longevity inspires admiration from rivals
With the recent announcement of a new contract at... Read More »
48m ago from F1i.com