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Alonso not expecting much in Abu Dhabi

McLaren-Honda driver Fernando Alonso has admitted he and his team-mate Jenson Button shouldn’t go into the last race weekend in Abu Dhabi expecting to be confident. The Spaniard explained that the Yas Marina circuit does not suit their Honda-powered MP4-31 as it boasts long straights, something that has been shown as a weakness for the Woking-based franchise. However, Alonso said it will not stop them from trying to  get the most out of the weekend and is eager to evaluate how they will do after Friday’s practice sessions. 'The faster first sector and the two long straights in the middle sector at Yas Marina mean that it isn’t a track that will naturally suit our...
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