More needed from ‘imperfect’ McLaren

McLAREN need “to iron out imperfections” if they are to be crowned Formula One world champions this season, the team’s chief executive officer said yesterday.

Following a famous victory in the British Grand Prix 10 days ago, Lewis Hamilton is now in a three-way tie at the top of the drivers’ standings along with Ferrari duo Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa.

And while McLaren may only be third in the constructors’ table, 24 points adrift of Ferrari and 10 behind BMW Sauber, the team believe they are firmly in the hunt.