It was a hydraulic leak detected on the MP4-31 powered by the Honda V6 turbo/hybrid which put an end to Jenson Button's testing this Wednesday in Catalonia. The 2009 World Champion, who had covered 84 laps on Monday before Fernando Alonso completed 119 loops yesterday, could only complete 51 passes today.

“We completed our inspection and modification program this morning before this hydraulic problem stopped us early in the afternoon. It's not good to miss out on driving, but that's the testing. Hopefully we can learn from this problem. » admits Button.

The leak occurred while a race simulation was underway for the Woking team. “This created the start of a fire at the rear of the car,” explains Eric Boullier, competition director of Mclaren racing. There is no damage. » Fernando Alonso must return to the seat of the MP4-31 tomorrow in Catalonia.

It is a hydraulic leak detected on the MP4-31 powered by the Honda V6 turbo / hybrid which ended Jenson Button's testing this Wednesday in Catalonia. The 2009 World Champion, who had covered 84 laps on Monday before Fernando Alonso completed 119 loops yesterday, could only complete 51 passes today.

“We completed our inspection and modification program this morning before this hydraulic problem stopped us early in the afternoon. It's not good to miss out on driving, but that's the testing. Hopefully we can learn from this problem. » Button admits.

The leak occurred while a race simulation was underway for the team. Woking. « This caused a fire to start in the rear of the car. specifies Eric Boullier, competition director of McLaren Racing. There is no damage. » Fernando Alonso must return to the seat of the MP4-31 tomorrow in Catalonia.

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