The McLaren team will start the European season next weekend in Barcelona without having scored a single point. Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are, however, confident in the future progress of the new partnership with engine supplier Honda.<\/p>\n
The British driver even thinks that the Monaco Grand Prix, which will take place on May 24th, could allow them to achieve a feat: \u00ab Clearly, we have a positive feeling about this. There are a few areas where the car would need to be improved if we were to go to Monaco tomorrow, but it will be a very interesting place to drive this single-seater. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The tricky nature of the track and the fact that power units play a less significant role in the car’s performance could allow McLaren to achieve something interesting on the streets of Monaco: \u00ab It’s a tricky circuit where it’s hard to find the limits. Having a car you trust can make a big difference. I remember Jean Alesi in the Prost [in 2000] who really did a good job there just because he was confident with his car and had found a good balance. He probably didn’t have much downforce, but he did a good job and it boosted his confidence. You need that everywhere. Many Formula 1 drivers are talented, but it’s also a mental thing, especially in Monaco. \u00bb<\/p>\n
We can also think of Jules Bianchi’s achievement, who scored Marussia’s first points last year on the streets of the Principality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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