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McLaren has 'plan B' if Alonso rejects new F1 contract
McLaren executive director Zak Brown is confident keeping Fernando Alonso with its Formula 1 project for 2018, but has a 'plan B' in place should the Spaniard reject a new deal. McLaren announced on Friday it would be splitting with engine partner Honda after three difficult years, with Alonso making his frustration over the team's lack of performance known on a regular basis. With a Renault engine deal sewn up for 2018, McLaren is now turning its attention to Alonso, who is out of contract at the end of the season and still considering his options for next year. Brown is happy with how talks are progressing, believing that Alonso is happy with the work the team is doing and its direction....
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