The FIA officially allowed Honda to work on improving its engine for formula 1 season on a par with rivals. Thus was eliminated a situation that felt unjust both Honda and McLaren Team, which will use the Japanese engines in the year 2015. However, the relief in the regulations will benefit all motorists, and to give thanks for the favorable changes should be ... Ferrari.
Recall the chronology of events: at the end of 2014 lawyers Ferrari found in the technical regulations loophole that allows certain operations with the engine during the season. Actually, the loophole was not so small: Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari had the opportunity to change up to 48% of the motor within the limit of 32 points (each node or item valued at a certain number of points).
Reluctantly the FIA admitted that documentation was attended by the possibility of duality, and authorized the finalization of an old motoristam, but categorically forbade her Honda. Strong protest against discrimination finally forced officials to relent: to 28 February, Honda will present for homologation and his engine during the season-2015 will be able to modify it to 6 points. Of course, it's very little, but it is worth considering that the entire year 2014 Japanese motorists could look to the successes of competitors and, consequently, their backlog is not too large. How good will the McLaren-Honda, learn already 1 February tests in Jerez, where behind the wheel of the new cars will Fernando Alonso and Jenson button.