Honda F1 boss Yusuke Hasegawa believes the Japanese manufacturer will have less pressure working with Toro Ross in 2018 than it had with current partner McLaren. As Honda winds down its relationship with the Woking-based outfit and switches its attention to its new collaboration with Toro Rosso, it hopes for a less agitated partnership. Honda's Hasegawa: 'Engine element reduction will boost 2018 costs!' With McLaren's results falling dramatically short of expectations during the past three years, communication between the team and its troubled engine supplier became progressively marked by frustrations and disappointment. While Honda's internal push to succeed will likely remain unchanged,...
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