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Alonso: McLaren braced for 'difficult' start

– Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda is braced for a "difficult" Australian Grand Prix this weekend, after its build-up to the 2017 campaign was blighted by reliability and performance issues.McLaren completed the fewest laps of any team during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, amid a litany of problems, largely due to Honda's power unit.Alonso heaped criticism on Honda during the test, while further rumours have surrounded the partnership, amid suggestions that McLaren could seek an alternative supply.Alonso is consequently expecting a challenging first round of the campaign for the MCL32 around the streets of Albert Park, the first of 20 rounds...
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