Mclaren Honda 2015

[Wazari]

At least 18 billion yen YTD.

[Mr Sparkle]

Grand Prix Times:

The partnership, despite its occasional difficulties and digs in the media, remains both strong and committed, with Honda rumoured to be providing a total of $200m-per-year to its partnership with McLaren and power-unit budget.

No wonder there is no rush to get major sponsor - If above amount is accurate

But this doesn't tell us how much funding Mclaren receives, only the total program budget. ie. it might be they are spending 190m on the engine and 10M on Mclaren etc.

[GoranF1]

Drivers press confarence key moment;

Jenson Button: big changes over the winter, which could not be made through the season,i think i will be fighting near the front if not winning races.

[Phil]

Sadly, as optimistic as I want to be for Button and Alonso, I just don't see this happening. They would have to be on par with not only Mercedes, but Ferrari too. And I'm assuming Williams will be adequately competitive given the strength of the Mercedes PU. Reaching engine parity is one thing; once you have that - the car itself also needs to be strong too. I think for both Ferrari and Mercedes, the next years cars will be a straightforward evolution. They know what works, they know what doesn't - they will know where to make improvements to further optimize the package. McLaren has been so far off the pace that I'm doubtful how efficient they've been able to work and figure out what needs to be done on the car side. You see; If you are struggling as much as Honda has been with the engine, you are compromising various areas. Fighting reliability issues - you make changes to the package around it to accommodate a higher tolerance level. This compromises other areas of your car.

I'd be extremely surprised if they can get into a position of even winning one race next year. I hope so, but I'm doubtful. That gap is just too big IMO to expect miracles. No doubt, I expect them to make big improvements, but I also expect Ferrari to make some too, as will Mercedes further optimize their package.

[bauc]

Drivers press confarence key moment;

Jenson Button: big changes over the winter, which could not be made through the season,i think i will be fighting near the front if not winning races.

Well this is a surprising & optimistic assessment from Jenson, since he is always down to earth and pretty real about his/teams chances. So even if half of this come true I will be supper super happy.

Edit - typo

[KingHamilton01]

To be honest it wouldn't be the first time Jenson has been well wide of the mark, didn't he say they would be looking at podiums this year. Dare I say this kind of talk is to try and appease the many fan's, problem is McLaren PR machine far to well oiled and well practiced in coming up with comments like this.

[Joseki]

Grand Prix Times:

The partnership, despite its occasional difficulties and digs in the media, remains both strong and committed, with Honda rumoured to be providing a total of $200m-per-year to its partnership with McLaren and power-unit budget.

No wonder there is no rush to get major sponsor - If above amount is accurate

But this doesn't tell us how much funding Mclaren receives, only the total program budget. ie. it might be they are spending 190m on the engine and 10M on Mclaren etc.

I think they meant that Honda is developing the PU, giving it for free to McLaren and also founding them with $200m/year.

[GoranF1]

Alonso positive as well....

"We have everything, the car is responding well, aerodynamically we have the direction to go in, we are improving and I see when I am on the track how we attack the corners and how fast we are in the corners, so I am not afraid that next year's car will not be at the top level.

[bauc]

Alonso positive as well....

"We have everything, the car is responding well, aerodynamically we have the direction to go in, we are improving and I see when I am on the track how we attack the corners and how fast we are in the corners, so I am not afraid that next year's car will not be at the top level.

He is putting more pressure on Honda to deliver in 2016 that is for sure.

[JoeE]

Alonso positive as well....

"We have everything, the car is responding well, aerodynamically we have the direction to go in, we are improving and I see when I am on the track how we attack the corners and how fast we are in the corners, so I am not afraid that next year's car will not be at the top level.

He is putting more pressure on Honda to deliver in 2016 that is for sure.

I had that thought as well. Hes waiting for 2016, if its a no go as well, then hes looking elsewhere. 2017, new rules and I believe the driver market will be opening up, Nico, both Ferrari men, Force India on yearly contracts, Williams also, Red Bull an unknown, Button also.

[ChemNerd76]

I am pretty sure Alonso is firmly under contact for 2017. I doubt he will be able to move teams.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autos ... ormula-one

[max_speed]

I am pretty sure Alonso is firmly under contact for 2017. I doubt he will be able to move teams.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autos ... ormula-one

he will find a way. Honda is ---..wht an engine they have built , has no power, not reliable , not performing almost end of season and still reliability issues. i feel sad for him he does not deserve this.

[max_speed]

i can bet honda will go no where in 2016. if they can't fix reliability in an year forget about fixing other issues in span of 3 months. Ari san is mad guy he can just talk make false promises. i think fernando should take call in winter testing its better to leave them than to destroy your talent.

[Thunder]

Podiums finally....

[santos]

I am pretty sure Alonso is firmly under contact for 2017. I doubt he will be able to move teams.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-autos ... ormula-one

he will find a way. Honda is ---..wht an engine they have built , has no power, not reliable , not performing almost end of season and still reliability issues. i feel sad for him he does not deserve this.

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