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Button wary of Baku power unit demands
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Jenson Button expects the Baku City Circuit to provide a similar challenge to Montreal, which could lead to a difficult race for Honda. A new turbo helped McLaren remain strong in qualifying in Canada despite the emphasis on the power unit, with Fernando Alonso reaching Q3 and Button just missing out in 12th place. High fuel consumption meant McLaren was less competitive in the race, with Button retiring with a suspected gearbox failure and his team-mate failing to score. While the inaugural race in Azerbaijan takes place on a street circuit, Button is expecting the high speeds and long lap to result in a similarly difficult race in Baku. “After a disappointing end...
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