2017 Mclaren F1 Team - Honda

[mclaren111]

Imagine what Ron would say about this

Really hope Tunes is making a comeback in 2018

[bauc]

Janson hit with 15 grid penalty (MGU-H) change

[Jef Patat]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-b ... ge-911003/

So far for the comparison lovers

[proteus]

For those who wanted some letters on the sidepods: https://twitter.com/McLarenF1/status/868415420709171200

[etusch]

I wonder if Alo were there, could he get between P5 and P8 for the race

[etusch]

Very bad luck. Vandoorne also can be first 5 or 6. I hope he will do well at race. He is still top 10

[godlameroso]

Man what a shame for Vandoorne, he had the speed to be top 5 :.(

[SameSame]

Surely Alonso would have challenged for the top 5. Pity for Stoffel, will only get a two place drop due to Jenson's penalty. No doubt this chassis is good.

[etusch]

Last race we see the aero and this race we see the machanic. This year its all of Honda matter
Lets look what JB will do

[godlameroso]

It's good but not yet top tier. It can happen with more McLaren style developing, that power unit needs to get better, there's definite potential there for the car to be good once that happens.

[proteus]

We have to be ralistic, Vandoorne could be up to P7 in Q3, the top trio is still faster, but nonetheless atleast they showed they have the speed and agility, hopefully they shut the nay sayers.

[proteus]

It's good but not yet top tier. It can happen with more McLaren style developing, that power unit needs to get better, there's definite potential there for the car to be good once that happens.

The biggest shame is there are practically no more circuits like this, there are only Tilkedroms left with miles of straights...

[etusch]

It's good but not yet top tier. It can happen with more McLaren style developing, that power unit needs to get better, there's definite potential there for the car to be good once that happens.

The biggest shame is there are practically no more circuits like this, there are only Tiledroms left with miles of straights...

I think they will be better in Hungary and if it would be with updated engine everything can happen.

[Xero]

The biggest shame is there are practically no more circuits like this, there are only Tilkedroms left with miles of straights...

Makes Monaco even more special for me! If we had a bunch of street circuits it might take the edge off it's uniqueness.

Despite the crash and penalties, there is some encouragement that they are really pushing towards the front of the midfield. Not expecting much from Button from the back of the grid - his scheduled engine change to benefit Alonso explains his and the teams non-committal quotes about performance, and more towards having fun. Who knows though, he could benefit from an early pitstop and safety car scenario, which is often a given around here.

Vandoorne was so unlucky, but good to finally see some raw speed from him! Hopefully the team can fix his car so he can start from 12th. Keep out of trouble and points are definitely well within reach.

[f1316]

It's good but not yet top tier. It can happen with more McLaren style developing, that power unit needs to get better, there's definite potential there for the car to be good once that happens.

The biggest shame is there are practically no more circuits like this, there are only Tilkedroms left with miles of straights...

Well there are lots of circuits where the corners are still the dominant factor - Silverstone, Suzuka, even Spa to some extent - and I think the McLaren chassis will be very good through the corners of all those circuits; but you still need horsepower in motor racing, it's always going to be the case.

For McLaren, I don't think being 6th or 7th should really be much different than finishing 19th or 20th; yeah, you're closer and/or making progress, which can be indicative of future success, but unless you're competitive it's still not what you expect.