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proteus wrote:The reason why the new components dont deliver the results right away is the fact, that the first race they use it on is like testing session (since there is no more testing, like it was 10 years ago), so they are learning about the pros and cons. Spain was a clear indication of the process of this, and next race which was Monaco delivered the result (new rear end definetly helped to get the result, due to the characteristics of Monaco). Canada will be bad, Austria could be next step up the ladder, and due to Canada "testing session", Monza could be good. All the software in the world cant give u the feedback, which u get from the miles on the tarmac.
Or Monza could be very painful.
If the engine wont contribute, then yes, without the doubt.
If i would get the money to start my own F1 team, i would revive Arrows
I don understand this,i thought you can use tokens only on a unused PU,in Honda case this will be 4th engine,and if teams dont agree over 5th PU how will Honda use other tokens?
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Both JB and FA are on their 3rd ICE, TC, ES, and CE. JB is on his 2nd MGU-K and FA on his 3rd.
Realistically, with 13 rounds to go, they are probably going to take two more of everything. They will have data to suggest which of each is nearest to the end of its service life, and those components close to the end of their service life are likely to either need replacing in Canada or fail in Canada.
Wisely IMO, Honda don’t want to be locked in to the same spec components for another 4-5 rounds, will likely be looking in to using the token to coincide with the end of the useful life of the component.
They clearly have confidence that the areas where the tokens have been spent have decent development longevity, so therefore, low risk from both developmental point of view, i.e they are sure they won’t need to spend further tokens in the same area, and a reliability point of view.
They may well go through the weekend with the same PU spec as Monaco. This will help them avoid using a 6th PU component later in the year. A 5th PU at this stage is inevitable.
I Agree with what the other guy's have said, short term pain for long-term gain! not ideal that they will take penalties however they are not going to get the Engine to the level they need without pushing hard!
