15 Apr 2015

McLaren backs under-fire Alonso

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<b>ALL SMILES DESPITE PERFORMANCE: </b> Fernando Alonso says he will remain positive despite the criticism he faced following the 2015 Chinese GP. <em> Image: AFP / Greg Baker </em>

SHANGHAI, China - McLaren is behind Fernando Alonso as the driver continues to be the subject of criticism in Formula 1.

Following his high-profile switch from the now-resurgent Ferrari to struggling McLaren-Honda, Alonso has been taking flak from critics following the 2015 Chinese GP.

A presenter for Sky Italia, for instance, was reportedly suspended for issuing an insulting 'tweet' that caused Alonso to ignore the broadcaster in China.

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