Despite Honda's much-publicised problems in testing, Renault insist they are 'not feeling safe' ahead of the Japanese manufacturer. McLaren-Honda had a wretched pre-season, covering less laps this year than they did in 2016. As such McLaren enter this year's championship largely on the back foot and fearing that they may not even reach the chequered flag in Melbourne. Despite their plight, though, Renault are adamant Honda could still be a threat. 'I feel extremely sympathetic of what Honda is going through, including in their relationship with McLaren,' Renault F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul told Autosport. 'It reminds me of something that I myself have experienced. 'McLaren needs...
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