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McLaren use last filming day ahead of Barcelona test

McLaren completed a day of filming on Monday for 'promotional purposes' at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona ahead of the second pre-season test at the same circuit. The team struggled to put mileage on its MP4-30 during the first test in Jerez a fortnight ago, mainly because of technical issues with its Honda power unit. Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso completed just 79 laps between them, compared to Mercedes which lapped the Spanish circuit 515 times. The Japanese manufacturer company has introduced a raft of engine upgrades ahead of the second test in an attempt to cure the issues which hampered their reliability. It's likely a strategic decision, with the team opting to use its...
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