But they are still fooking quick though, they have a range of upgrades coming for Barcelona, like everyone, which they are saying will give a couple tenths and hopefully they can sort out qualifying. They, in my eyes, are the best out there. Because lets face itin my opinion:
Red Bull: Fast one lap pace, not the best race pace.
Ferrari: Fast but engine problems are beginning to poke out.
Mercedes: Fast for Nico but he has yet to win anything, Ecclestone is saying don't rule out schumy but he also tipped vettel for the championship and there is a precedent of people who he tips failing.
Sure it is early days but McLaren are out front for a reason, they may not be outright fast but schumy wasn't always the fastest but genius strategy always got him the win. They have a ton of data for their car and have an immense development pace as well as an advantage in the form of the F-duct.