Formula 1 Strategy Group set to discuss rules breaks for Honda

[Erwin Greven]

Formula 1's Strategy Group is set to face calls to consider intervening to help Honda catch up its engine rivals.

Reliability and performance problems with Honda's all-new engine concept have given McLaren a very tough start to the 2017 season.

When the governing body and F1's manufacturers agreed 12 months ago to keep the current turbo hybrid rules until 2020, a plan was also made to work on engine parity.

The FIA said it would analyse the potential of each power unit after the first three races of 2017 and, if the difference between them exceeded 0.3 seconds on a simulation around the Barcelona circuit, then the Strategy Group would be asked to intervene.

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[Jan Larsen]

Cant see it happen, imagine how humiliating it must be. Especially for Honda as the japanese are usually very proud of their creations.