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Eric Boullier: McLaren had to be ambitious with new MCL33 F1 car
McLaren had no option but to be ambitious in the design of its new Formula 1 car for the 2018 season despite enduring a difficult pre-season testing programme, according to racing director Eric Boullier.
Fernando Alonso ends 'rollercoaster' final F1 test day P2 for McLaren
Fernando Alonso was pleased with how his "rollercoaster" final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing ended after recovering from four hours on the sidelines to finish second for McLaren in Barcelona.
McLaren 'not overly concerned' by recurring F1 testing issues
McLaren Formula 1 racing director Eric Boullier has downplayed the recurring issues that caused the team to suffer three on-track stoppages during the opening day of the second pre-season test in Barcelona on Tuesday, saying the team is "not overly concerned".
Zak Brown hopeful Fernando Alonso will finish racing career at McLaren
Zak Brown hopes that Fernando Alonso will not only see out his time in Formula 1 with the McLaren team, but also remain with the British marque until he is ready to retire from all forms of motorsport.
Alonso handed first extended McLaren F1 run in pre-season testing
Fernando Alonso will enjoy the first extended run in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 on Monday at the start of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.
Alonso: 'Good times are coming' for McLaren after first new F1 car test
Fernando Alonso enjoyed a successful first run-out in the new Renault-powered McLaren MCL33 Formula 1 car on Friday, and offered good early feedback by telling fans that "good times are coming" after three difficult years.
Alonso: McLaren F1 expectations greater than last three years
McLaren's expectations for its first Formula 1 season working with Renault in 2018 are greater than they were at any point while working with Honda in the last three years, according to Fernando Alonso.
McLaren targeting regular F1 podiums with Renault in 2018
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has set an early target of the team regularly scoring podium finishes in Formula 1 next year when it links up with new engine partner Renault.
Brown: Renault F1 engine deal no short-term fix for McLaren
McLaren executive director Zak Brown has stressed that the Formula 1 engine deal struck with Renault from 2018 is not a short-term fix for the British team after three tough years with Honda.
McLaren confirms Honda divorce at end of 2017
McLaren has formally confirmed it will split with Formula 1 engine partner Honda at the end of the season after three years.
Brown: McLaren can navigate any financial hit from Honda divorce
McLaren will be able to navigate any financial implications brought about by an early divorce with Formula 1 engine partner Honda, according to executive director Zak Brown.