Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" McLaren can put in a strong performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the team set to be boosted by an upgraded Honda engine.
McLaren is hoping to make a step forward in Austria after engine supplier Honda confirmed both cars plan to run with its updated 'Spec Three' power unit this weekend. Alonso ran the new engine in Friday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Honda reporting lap-time gains of around 0.3s.
Following its worst start to a Formula One season, McLaren finally scored its first points of 2017 thanks to Alonso's ninth place finish in Baku.