McLaren’s woeful pre-season continued on the final day of the Barcelona test as Fernando Alonso’s MCL32 twice ground to a halt at the Circuit de Catalunya. The former world champion’s team and engine suppliers Honda have been plagued by problems which showed no signs of improving, with the first race of the season in Australia just over two weeks away.
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Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari could be favourites for new F1 season
Hamilton’s Mercedes team boasted greater mileage than any of their rivals and posted the fastest time at last week’s first winter test in Barcelona. But Ferrari, who failed to record a single victory last year, were evenly matched with the sport’s all-conquering team.