If that is the case, then yes. I'm not trying to suggest otherwise. I'm just saying that at least it doesn't necessarily affect our engine count. I also think someone mentioned a few days back that Honda have 4 opportunities to test and develop the engine, without penalties.fellowhoodlums wrote: ↑21 Mar 2017, 14:56it shuts down, ok. And how long before it's back up and running? Once the session is over. IF....IF it's like testing we'll get 15laps before shutdown.mwillems wrote: ↑21 Mar 2017, 14:45No but if it has helped, it will push Honda on to the next steps in evaluating Reliability and Performance, for what is a relatively painless fix. With some luck they will be able to develop this area further during the race weekend.
Remember the engine doesn't blow, it just shuts itself down, so can be used again. This only becomes really problematic in the race, but the rest of the time they can test and develop to their hearts content.
It is 8 times, if they introduce the engines to each driver in staggered intervals. There's no reason this season can't be turned around into a strong positive for Honda using some very aggressive development.