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McLaren's Double Points Finish A 'Relief' – Eric Boullier

A jubilant Eric Boullier has praised his McLaren F1 Team‘s efforts in the 2018 Australian Grand Prix, saying their trouble-free weekend and double points finish is a 'relief' following troublesome winter testing. McLaren's first race with Renault power saw Fernando Alonso claim fifth and Stoffel Vandoorne ninth. Boullier credits both drivers for driving 'superbly' but also praises the wider team for capitalising on a virtual safety car period courtesy of the Haas F1 Team‘s double retirement. “A good result for us today,' said Boullier. 'We benefitted from every opportunity that was thrown at us – the first being Haas’ double retirement. We really feel for them because we...
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