Fernando Alonso says McLaren knows the limitations of its 2018 Formula 1 car but is not expecting “radical” improvements in performance at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix.  Having switched to Renault engines following its disastrous three-year tenure powered by Honda, McLaren made significant progress over the winter to establish itself well within the tight midfield battle that has emerged this season.  McLaren matched its best finish in the V6 hybrid era thanks to Alonso’s fifth-place in Australia’s season-opener, while the Woking-based outfit has recorded double points finishes in two of the three opening rounds of 2018. As a result, McLaren currently occupies fourth...
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