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McLaren faces 'questions' if they fail to make 'big step' in Spain - Pat Symonds

McLaren faces tough questions if they fail to make a big step forward at the Spanish Grand Prix in May according to Formula 1’s Chief Technical Officer of Motorsports Pat Symonds. The British outfit made bold claims during the 2017 season that its chassis was amongst the best on the grid and that it was being held back by engine partner Honda. However a switch to Renault for 2018 hasn't seen it able to match the likes of Renault customer Red Bull and it's only somewhat on a par with the works Renault team. Symonds says he's surprised by McLaren's lack of pace and reckons they're only the third quickest Renault team – which would put them sixth...
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