Alexf1 wrote: ↑27 Sep 2019, 13:01
If this year is about preparation for next year championship assault then why is there not a single Honda powered car continuing with the Spa/Monza spec 4 to test mileage
And where did you come up with this gem? It was used in Singapore? They are introducing another unit this weekend and you have to use the newest unit at the session it is introduced. I fully expect the used one back in the car tomorrow.
I find it amazing people expect one Honda PU to last 9 races and then also expect people to disregard the PU usage of 7 other teams which have all exceeded their quota. But because it isn't the works team right now, it's not a problem..
I guarantee at least Bottas' will exceed allocation this year. He had to change to his second unit earlier than planned due to an issue.
Here are facts.
Mercedes, Renault, Ferrari - 2 upgrades brought this season. All teams bar works Merc and Fez have now exceed allocation due to failures on track.
Honda - 3 upgrades introduced this season, scope for a 5th (Spec 5) if the situation presents itself. No engine failures whatsoever. Up to and including Singapore, only one extra PU utilised over rivals (4 vs 3), solely due to accelerated development and introduction of said Spec 4.
Sochi, another new unit added to the pool because no manufacturer can or in their right mind run one PU for 9 races competively. This does not sacrifice any place in the constructors championship and allows them to run the PU's competitively for the remainder of the season. This was sbrought on by themselves bringing fast updates. If they'd stuck to a standard 2 update, 3 engine regime as per rules this wouldn't of been required. But again, as has been said MANY MANY times now, development at the request of RBR as well has been accelerated
It's not about Honda fanboys. It's about people clearly disregarding facts to come up with underhanded comments. Is it so hard to actually talk about the sport without the bs?
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