lipstick79 0 Report post Posted September 3, 2017 More gearbox (and engine issues) hamper McLaren The gearbox IS produced by McLaren, so in turn NOT a Honda Issue. Ron setup Mclaren Automotive which, supplies gearboxes !! This then IS, a Mclaren Issue - NOT Honda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 4 September 2017 7:19 (CEST) - VIP visitor from Honda Japan must have been left "impressed" from what he had witnessed on the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Indeed Honda are BETTER than Renault With MORE long term potential Why would McLaren drop Honda NOW After YEARS of pain - to ALLOW another team to benefit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 21 hours ago, lipstick79 said: Indeed Honda are BETTER than Renault With MORE long term potential Why would McLaren drop Honda NOW After YEARS of pain - to ALLOW another team to benefit 4 September 2017 20:08 (CEST) - Reportedly it was Alonso who has issued to McLaren ultimatum; "It's me (and Renault in 2018), or Honda (and without me)". It seems that Brown consequently decided with shareholders to keep Alonso, and severe under duress ties with Honda, which includes hefty amount of cash as well. Makes sense? Not to me, but then I am not running that joint. Battle between reason and passion is one of fundamental struggles in human affairs. (Beschloss or Meacham, not sure right now). How fitting in this case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quiet One 15 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2017 Alonso is NOT worth, to McLaren The drop in, Honda revenue STILL have to pay Alonso £30+ Million a year - WITHOUT Honda Money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radical-one 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 4 hours ago, lipstick79 said: Alonso is NOT worth, to McLaren The drop in, Honda revenue STILL have to pay Alonso £30+ Million a year - WITHOUT Honda Money Alonso is the culprit of it all. He's TOXIC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 So is the BIG question is Is Alonso WORTH the drop in income ?? Honda money PAY`s Alonso The Honda PU IS improving - NOT a challenge were it!! Alonso want`s away - things IMPROVE (proven history) Obvious solution IS to STAY with Honda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lipstick79 0 Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Renault is NOT a proven race winner and, by their own admission, the timeline for Renault podiums will kick in after 2019. By then we will be one year away from the new engine formula and who knows what will happen then. Honda WOULD be the BETTER option !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites