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ByRob Ladbrook McLaren head Martin Whitmarsh believes that the chase for this year’s F1 title is too close to call.

The team was the first to show its hand as most outfits unveiled their new cars. Whitmarsh hopes the MP4-27, which will be driven by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, has what it takes to overhaul Red Bull and Ferrari. “Nobody will run away with the title,” he said. Full story, p2-3