15:36 – McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier says the outfit has emerged “stronger” from the recent flyaway events, despite missing out on points on Honda’s home soil in Japan.
Stoffel Vandoorne captured back-to-back points finishes in Singapore and Malaysia, with at least one car figuring in the Q3 shootout at each Asian event.
McLaren failed to score at Suzuka, with Vandoorne’s race compromised by being edged wide at Turn 1, and Alonso coming home in 11th, having started at the back.
Despite not classifying in the top 10 last time out, Boullier says McLaren has been boosted by its display across the past three events.