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Toro Rosso sees tactical engine penalties as probable in 2018
Toro Rosso's Franz Tost foresees taking a power unit grid penalty with Honda later this season to enjoy the benefit of using a fourth fresh engine. Engine allocation for teams drops from four to three units this year, and to just two MGU-K, energy store and control electronics elements for the full 21-race schedule. While manufacturers have worked on further improving engine reliability, teams are considering taking tactical engine penalties, and Toro Rosso may do the same team boss Tost suggests. Toro Rosso 'stays Honda works team' - even if Red Bull signs up "There will come the period where we have to find out if is it better to start with a new power unit from the back instead of...
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