McLaren does not expect a miracle in China

The double abandonment of Sepang did not make it possible to realize the progress highlighted by Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button between Australia and Malaysia. A cooling problem on the ERS system for the Spaniard and a recalcitrant turbo for the Briton had cut short their performance around ten days ago. “The progress between Australia and Malaysia was extremely impressive, explains the double world champion. It was good to be able to develop with other drivers, and I hope we can do the same in China. This kind of progress gives confidence and conviction in the path taken. I hope we can move forward every time we hit the track. »

Jenson Button believes that the Shanghai route and the forecast weather conditions should not make their task easier. “The two straights will emphasize the Power Unit. The expected time will make it difficult for the tires to heat up. Which explains why the progress we make will not be not necessarily transcribed at the chronometric level. " vsincluded the 2009 World Champion. The first laps in China will begin this Friday.