Symonds doubts Kimi's engine

In a season of two-weekend engines, the single race left offers the chance to build an engine to a shorter than usual life-cyclus. This presents an interesting anomaly, as both Renault drivers are eligible for a new V10, as is Montoya, while Raikkonen will continue to use the engine he ran in Suzuka.

Pat Symonds "There is no doubt that Kimi used his engine very hard through the race.That may introduce some compromises into how they run that V10 in China. It is good news from our point of view, because we have a better engine – the E specification – at our disposal for the final race, and we are optimistic that it might move us a little closer."

Dennis Chevrier, Head of Engine Operations explains the benefits of the new RS25E
"It gives us a better overall performance package. Which means, not only is it an intrinsically more powerful engine, but it gives us more options in how we use the engine over the race weekend."

This all can make a difference in the race for the Constructors' Championship.