Mclaren MP4-30 Honda

[GoranF1]

Ben Anderson:
"The Honda engine sounds as though it is running limited power while Alonso and the team work through their test programme"

"The MP4/30 seems to max out its speed halfway down the main straight and the engine note has a strange, wavy stutter to it."

SKY F1:
McLaren report they have made 'good progress' this morning

Diffusor:

[the EDGE]

MP4-30 being fired up in the Garage...sounds awesome (don't think its been posted yet)

[Manoah2u]

MP4-30 being fired up in the Garage...sounds awesome (don't think its been posted yet)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhrOh8XachE

that sounds like a monster that gets unleashed!

that IS awesome

[-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< [-o< dominate please!

[zioture]

Sound power unit Honda at start

[Manoah2u]

Sound power unit Honda at start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqD65Mp2zlI
Sound power unit Honda come back at box
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ2PexksDPI

that sounds amazing! =D> =D>

[Alexgtt]

Motor sounds amazing! They are being very cautious in these first laps settling everything down. Cannot wait to hear a full throttle drive by.

Can anyone point me in the direction of the Jerez testing thread? I can't locate or isn't there one yet?

[SectorOne]

The same as the Honda V10. It was louder than the rest.

Except the BMW V10 which was easily the loudest F1 engine ever made.

[Jersey Tom]

Am I the only one that thinks the Honda engine sounds like it's running really rough?

[FoxHound]

Am I the only one that thinks the Honda engine sounds like it's running really rough?

Nope, you are not. Sounds like a bag of nails sadly. Early days yet though.

[Dixo]

Sounds like someone forgot to put oil inside.

[KingHamilton01]

No Monkey seat, perhap's something to bolt on and evaluate at a later point? System's check and I would imagine part of 2morrow and then hopefully slowly but surely turn the engine up! oh and what a gorgeous looking car, couple that with a red and white livery and a shorter nose it will look amazing.

[i70q7m7ghw]

I think the team were right to lower the expectations, this isn't looking good so far.

[maccafan]

I think the team were right to lower the expectations, this isn't looking good so far.

That year of absence (Honda) is really hearting them now. I hope they achieve some mileage 2morrow, they really need it. Even if the times are 10s slower then anyone else.

[F1NAC]

Are they paying price for ultra tight packaging, like redbull last year?

[gandharva]

For me the car sounds like there is no ERS system present currently. That's because it is so noisy compared to others. Also the engine is not running smooth with alot of misfiring going on.