McLaren’s power unit partner Honda owns the iconic Suzuka venue, which plays host to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. While this ensures plenty of local support from the many fans attending the event, Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button would have liked to entertain them with a better qualifying performance on Saturday afternoon

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