McLaren F1 car half 2016 parts at Abu Dhabi GP - Fernando Alonso

Half of the parts in McLaren's Formula 1 auto during the current weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have been manufactured for its 2016 challenger, says Fernando Alonso.

Honda's grieved F1 return brought about McLaren changing its center to next season sooner than most squads, with Alonso and fellow team member Jenson Button pronouncing on different events that the accentuation was basically on testing for what's to come.

That will proceed at Yas Marina this weekend, with Alonso saying the group was hardly amusing the possibility of upgrading Sauber in the season finale to claim eighth in the constructors' title.

"I believe it's impossible," he said.

"They are nine focuses ahead. We have scored focuses three or four times just this year. To score upwards of 10 in one race is somewhat troublesome.

"We will attempt to put forth a valiant effort, attempt and perform and have a decent weekend yet our brains are on one year from now's undertaking.

"Half of the auto is one year from now's parts and rationality.

"So I don't think we have to stress over beating Sauber this weekend."

In spite of the continuous work, and conviction that Honda's yield will enhance fundamentally in 2016, Alonso conceded that exactly how firmly McLaren would begin the new crusade was "a question mark".

"It's a think about where McLaren-Honda can be one year from now," he said.

"There is a considerable measure of desire in the group. We have buckled down all season, united in some troublesome minutes and continually pushing ahead.

"For 2016, the principle objective is to return to where we have a place, being aggressive, battling for the top positions.

"I don't know whether that implies battling for big showdowns or triumphs or simply being on platform. That is hard to know in an unpredictable game like F1.

"There are certainly some enormous test ahead in the winter and I see every one of the things the group has done in the last couple of months.

"It appears to be sure. I'm certain it will be a totally diverse season one year from now and I'm content with the advancement."

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