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McLarens engine partners Honda admitted the performance of the team in Suzuka qualifying was a disappointment, with Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button to start well down the grid for the Japanese manufacturers home race. Paul Kariya Jersey . The McLaren-Honda package has finally been in more regular top-10 contention in recent races but that growing momentum took a hit in Japan on Saturday as Button was eliminated in Q1 while Alonso could do no better than 15th on the grid.Of course it is very disappointing, said Hondas F1 chief Yusuke Hasegawa. We expect more, but the car characteristics do not suit this circuit. So its very unfortunate. McLaren racing director Eric Boullier appeared less surprised, saying we were expecting a tough race here, with the fact Honda own Suzuka not holding any advantage for the MP4-31. This track layout doesnt suit at all our chassis and obviously on the engine side we are still not on the same performance level as Mercedes, he said. So that combined makes it a difficult weekend for us.Conclusions from QualifyingDespite a run of points finishes for the team, Alonso accepts McLarens fortunes will continue to fluctuate for the time being.There are some races where we will be better and some where we will be worse and this one is definitely one we are not competitive, he said. From free practice we were not in the right pace, but five days ago in Malaysia we were quite competitive. So theres nothing wrong with it, its just the nature of the circuit that is suiting our car. Ted Kravitz gives his thoughts on Saturdays qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix. However, Alonso, who has finished seventh in four of the last six races and made up a total of 30 places on first laps in that same period, is still not ruling out a top-10 Sunday finish.Hopefully we can recover some places [in the race], he added. Points are still the target, even if its going to be very difficult. Also See: Japanese GP qualifying report Alonso reflects on GP2 engine rant Ryan Getzlaf Jersey . -- A year ago, Flavia Pennetta was close to retiring from tennis. Andrew Cogliano Jersey . General Manager Sam Presti said the three-time All-Star had knee swelling that would not subside, and the procedure was intended to solve the problem. He said doctors determined that a loose stitch was to blame for the swelling, that Westbrooks lateral meniscus has healed properly and the procedure was successful. http://www.authenticduckspro.com/Scott-niedermayer-ducks-jersey/ . Catch all the action on TSN starting at 10:30pm et/7:30pm pt. Toronto won at Denver and Utah, but lost in Portland and Sacramento. The Kings loss was the most recent game for the Raptors.MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies have opted against making a qualifying offer to Ed Davis, allowing the forward to become an unrestricted free agent. Grizzlies officials announced the decision Monday on the teams Web site. The 25-year-old Davis averaged 5.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 15.2 minutes per game for the Grizzlies last season. Anaheim Ducks Jerseys. Memphis acquired the 6-foot-10 forward along with Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye in January 2013 as part of a three-team trade that sent Rudy Gay and Hamed Haddadi to Toronto and brought Jose Calderon to Detroit. Cheap Buffalo Sabres Gear Wholesale Calgary Flames Jerseys Cheap Adidas Colorado Avalanche Jerseys Montreal Canadiens Outlet Store Wholesale New Jersey Devils Jerseys Adidas Arizona Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Adidas Boston Bruins Jerseys Cheap Adidas Carolina Hurricanes Jerseys Chicago Blackhawks Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys Dallas Stars Shop Free Shipping Cheap Adidas Detroit Red Wings Jerseys Anaheim Ducks Jerseys China Wholesale Edmonton Oilers Jerseys Florida Panthers Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Los Angeles Kings Jerseys Minnesota Wild Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Nashville Predators Jerseys Cheap Adidas New York Islanders Jerseys New York Rangers Winter Classic Jerseys Cheap Adidas Ottawa Senators Jerseys Cheap Adidas Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys Wholesale Pittsburgh Penguins Jerseys Cheap Adidas San Jose Sharks Jerseys St. Louis Blues Winter Classic Jerseys Wholesale Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys Toronto Maple Leafs Outlet Store Vancouver Canucks Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Vegas Golden Knights Jerseys Cheap Adidas Washington Capitals Jerseys Cheap Adidas Winnipeg Jets Jerseys ' ' '