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Alonso: McLaren pace a 'nasty surprise'

– Fernando Alonso has described McLaren's pace at the Japanese Grand Prix as a "nasty surprise" as it slumped to a low-key result on a difficult weekend for the team.Alonso arrived in Japan having finished seventh at three of the previous four races, though the outfit struggled at Suzuka, lacking crucial downforce through the high-speed corners.Alonso managed only 16th place, his worst finish of the season, with team-mate Jenson Button further back in 18th spot."Our race reflected the whole weekend: it was just anonymous," said Alonso."To finish 16th and 18th is a rather nasty surprise, especially after finishing seventh in Singapore, and seventh and ninth in...
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