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Alonso: Not as much power as I have read about
Fernando Alonso has admitted he will start Belgian grand prix from the back of the grid, while downplaying the power boost expected by Honda's updated power unit. That is because of a double engine change as McLaren's struggling partner Honda introduces a key update at Spa-Francorchamps. But after boss Yasuhisa Arai suggested Honda will now be on par with Ferrari and targeting Mercedes next, Alonso said rumoured figures of a 50-100 horse power boost are wide of the mark. 'I do not think it will be as much power as I have read about,' Alonso said in Belgium, 'but we are moving in the right direction. That is what is important.' The Spaniard also suggested that the double engine change and...
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