Day 1 of the second test in 2018 didn't start well for McLaren who suffered two stoppages due to electrical issues as well as some heat related concerns with their bodywork. Managing only 38 laps was not how McLaren would have wanted their day to go and it is starting to look like a case of déjà vu. Meanwhile, Ferrari hammered out 171 laps with Red Bull and Sauber on their tail at 130 and 120 respectively. Max Verstappen did have an issue with his Red Bull and Renault say that what both McLaren and Red Bull were experiencing were battery system issues. Renault say they are using these test to vet energy store systems and as the drivers only get two for the entire season, it is critical...
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