McLaren: Jenson Button is not reassured

During the last tests F1 in Barcelona, McLaren-Mercedes encountered some reliability issues which stuck the MP4-26 in its box for too long. The newcomer from Woking is therefore already showing a deficit in kilometers compared to the competition, led by Red Bull et Ferrari, who for his part filed down the Catalan bitumen “ I didn?t complete as many laps as hoped, reported Jenson Button to our colleagues at Autosprint. When it comes to tuning a car, it is essential to cover as many kilometers as possible. The competition is progressing, and if we don't compete, the gap widens. This car has good potential, but if we fall too far behind, we risk paying for it during the first races ».

The drivers complained of a nervous car. If Barcelona rewards aerodynamic balance, this does not seem to be the only point on which McLaren must direct its efforts. “ The next test session will be important because we will use all the new parts, SREC, movable rear wing? We will then be able to have a clearer idea of ​​the situation ».

Despite the alarming signs, the 2009 World Champion prefers not to give up before things have really started. “ I heard rumors that Red Bull was 6/10th of a second faster than Ferrari, and others that Ferrari was a second faster than everyone. To get an overview of everyone's level, let's wait for the first race He concluded.

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