Eric Boullier has confirmed that McLaren's late switch to Renault power for 2018 has not compromised its plans for next season, although the team is two weeks behind its original schedule. Following months of speculation, it was confirmed at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix that McLaren had divorced Honda for 2018 and that the team would instead use Renault power for next season for the first time. This triggered a number of deals, with Toro Rosso announcing a three year partnership with Honda and Renault signing Carlos Sainz Jr on a loan deal for 2018.  Although McLaren will have to work hard to catch up on its original schedule following a number of delays caused by other...
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