Fernando Alonso says McLaren cannot hide from the fact it needs to improve and believes the team will be spurred on by seeing fellow Renault engine customer Red Bull's win in China.
Alonso and McLaren are yet to reach Q3 in 2018, although the Spaniard has scored points at all three races and currently sits sixth in the drivers' championship. The team came into the season with expectations of challenging for podiums by mid-season with its new engine supply.
Red Bull claimed Renault's first win of the season in Shanghai and Alonso believes that increases the pressure on McLaren to ensure it can be in a competitive position this year.