McLaren conjure up surprise speed
In Melbourne
are renowned for their ability to get themselves out of trouble with feverish car development but the Formula 1 community are wondering if they can pull off their biggest Houdini act yet at the Australian Grand Prix.
After three winter tests where they struggled for reliability and pace, McLaren marched to the top of the timesheets as and set on the opening day of practice at the first race of the season.
McLaren personnel were seen arriving at Melbourne airport laden with boxes and boxes of new parts as the English team instigated a major overhaul of the lagging MP4-26.