Eric Boullier reflected on a disappointing result in the Japanese Grand Prix for the two McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team drivers, with Fernando Alonso finishing eleventh and Stoffel Vandoorne fourteenth on Sunday. Alonso recovered from starting at the back of the field after a thirty-five-place grid penalty for an engine change to fight for the final point, only to be denied at the death by the defence of Felipe Massa, while Vandoorne’s race was compromised early when he found himself hit by Kimi Raikkonen at turn two on the opening lap. Whilst admitting the result at the Suzuka International Racing Course was far from ideal, McLaren racing director Boullier believes the three flyaway Asian...
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