Stoffel Vandoorne knows that McLaren won't turn around its fortunes overnight, but the Belgian insists the team's recent management changes won't make 2018 a season to write off. For three years, McLaren invoked mitigating circumstances to justify its dismal performance, linked for the most part to engine partner Honda's inability to provide a competitive and reliable power unit. The Woking-based outfit often lamented its depressed state of affairs, insisting it would be challenging for wins with a Mercedes engine such was the quality of its chassis. De Ferran: Understanding McLaren's weaknesses crucial to recovery McLaren's switch to Renault this year has led to only a slight improvement...
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