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McLaren expects performance dip in China

McLaren is expecting its performance to take a dip in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix despite hailing the progress made in the previous race in Malaysia. Although both Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button retired from the Sepang event, the duo were encouraged by the pace shown in the race, when they were able to run close to some of its direct rivals. But the nature of the Shanghai circuit, with its long straights, means extra emphasis will be put on the Honda power unit, McLaren's weakest point. Alonso admitted the weekend is likely to be challenging. "I don't think our car package will be as well suited here as it was in Malaysia, especially if the weather is as cold and windy as it...
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