To those who are calling Fernando a crybaby for telling the team on the radio that the engine is the least powerful that he's ever driven, you need to understand that the problem at McLaren is much bigger than some petty strategy call or engine setting. This could end the team. Alonso knows that he needed to get the attention of the Honda board, not just the team. He needed to send a signal to the owners of McLaren, not just to Eric Boullier. I think everyone at McLaren knows that. What is interesting is that they are talking to Merc. This is not for mere technical help, as Honda could simply hire Porsche if that's all they wanted to do. But talking to Merc signals a bigger picture, like maybe a joint project, or maybe Honda want to get out of their contract and will buy it out. Who knows....
Ojjeh: We were promised a lot by Honda | GRAND PRIX 247