Why McLaren's performance deficit to Mercedes is more than just engine use

It is difficult to delve too deeply into the biggest losers after the first Formula 1 race of the season in Melbourne (Aston Martin and its Honda power unit woes aside), but if you had to choose one team from among the top squad, it would probably be McLaren.
A year ago, it was celebrating beat Mercedes and all of its rivals despite having a customer engine. Within a few months, however, the ...Keep reading