Jenson Button says McLaren have to aim to reach the final phase of qualifying tomorrow after posting the third-quickest time in practice today.
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Alonso to miss Bahrain Grand Prix after medical checks
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso will not take part in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix after medical checks ruled him out of competition.
Fuel upgrades helping McLaren and Honda catch up
2016 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren’s improved straight-line speed in Australia shows they have begun to close the gap. As well as changes to Honda’s engine, new fuel is helping them catch up.
Will McLaren make a leap or just a step forward in 2016?
2016 F1 season preview
Posted onIt’s a cliche to describe an upcoming year as a ‘big season’ for a particular team. But in the case of McLaren and their tie-up with Honda it may well be true.
“Biggest improvement yet” from Honda – Button
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button described Honda’s latest power unit development as the largest step they have made so far.
Improved deployment “very positive” – Button
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button says the McLaren-honda MP4-31 has addressed one of the fundamental shortcomings of last year’s car but still sees room for improvement.
McLaren MP4-31: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Posted onWhile many aerodynamic and mechanical changes are apparent on the McLaren MP4-31 the one which matters most is hidden beneath its ‘size zero’ engine cover.
McLaren MP4-31: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe first pictures of McLaren’s new MP4-31 have appeared online.
McLaren hires Volkswagen racing director Capito
2016 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has hired Jost Capito to be the new chief executive officer of its racing arm.
McLaren has worst season for 35 years after Honda reunion
2015 F1 season review
Posted onMcLaren’s early-season optimism that they would make substantial gains with their Honda power unit during the year was unfounded.
McLaren is latest team to reveal an ‘F1 car of the future’ design
2015 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has become the latest team to produce a series of images showing how future Formula One cars might look.
Alonso close to fastest lap with “full deployment”
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren allowed Fernando Alonso to turn his engine up to “full deployment” as he made a late bid to claim the fastest lap of the race in Abu Dhabi.
Magnussen confirms McLaren departure
2015 F1 season
Posted onKevin Magnussen has confirmed he is on his way out of McLaren.
Alonso hails ‘best lap of Suzuka’
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso said the lap which put him 13th on the grid for the Japanese Grand Prix was probably the best he has ever driven at Suzuka.
McLaren wants to convince Button to stay
2015 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren still wants to convince Jenson Button to stay with them in 2016, according to managing director Jonathan Neale.
Maldonado ‘tried to drive me off the track’ – Button
2015 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button laid the blame for his collision with Pastor Maldonado in the Singapore Grand Prix at the Lotus driver’s feet.
McLaren change power units without penalty
2015 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren has taken advantage of a new rule which allows them to use an extra power unit element without incurring a penalty.
Buttons targets first 2015 points after Q3 near-miss
2015 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button has set his sights on scoring McLaren’s first points of 2015 after coming close to reaching the top ten shoot-out in qualifying.
“Scary” race for Button and Alonso at McLaren
2015 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onBoth McLaren drivers said the Spanish Grand Prix had been a “scary” experience for them – for different reasons.
New McLaren livery for Spanish Grand Prix revealed
2015 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren has revealed the revised livery it will use beginning with this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.