Seconds after he crossed the line to take fifth place in the Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, McLaren F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso declared over the team radio that: 'Now we can fight.' After three seasons of myriad Honda power unit related problems, 2018 ushered in a new era at McLaren, as the eight-time constructors' champions embarked on a new technical partnership with French manufacturer, Renault.  Within Woking, the aim was to be on par with the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team, in terms of outright pace and consistency. After all, McLaren had spent the Honda years remarking about how good the chassis was, and that it was only Japanese power or lack...
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