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Honda "feeling sorry" for McLaren drivers

Honda is "feeling sorry" for McLaren and its drivers Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne for the engine problems that have marred the first pre-season Formula 1 test. The Japanese car manufacturer has had a difficult time at Barcelona this week, after suffering an oil tank issue on the opening day and then a full failure on Tuesday. While Honda is still awaiting an answer overnight as to the cause of yesterday's problem, its F1 engine chief Yusuke Hasegawa made it clear that he felt bad for McLaren's drivers. "Obviously we are not happy to have trouble, but this is a test – and we are feeling sorry for both drivers," he said. "So, we need to find out what has...
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