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McLaren MP4-27 was the fastest Formula 1 car in 2012
Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button during the Brazilian GP
Dec.6 McLaren fielded the consistently fastest car in 2012, according to an analysis by Speed Week, although Red Bull and Ferrari ended up fighting for the title, it was McLaren with the consistently faster car, based on an averaging of race laps throughout the 20-grand prix season.
Based on all the fastest race laps this year, McLaren was just 1.8 tenths from perfection, the report claimed. Champions Red Bull came in second with an average of 3.8 tenths off the best, followed by Lotus, at seven tenths.
Ferrari was just fourth, with an average deficit of 7.5 tenths.
'It means Fernando Alonso almost became champion with the fourth...
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