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Honda suggest idea to make grid penalties fairer

Article To news overview © Red Bull Content Pool / Getty Images Honda have proposed a solution to a problem that has reared its head this year in light of the newly introduced budget cap. With all teams now under spending restrictions, the additional costs of crash damage and parts replacement is something that needs to be factored into budgets. But the impact of a collision in terms of cost could almost be regarded as inconsequential compared to a grid penalty that could have lasting damage on a team's championship challenge. In the case of Honda customer Red Bull, the team have already been forced to take a grid penalty with Sergio Perez as a result of crash damage. He needed a fresh...
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