Why F1 is stuck with its “anti-embarrassment” engine penalty rules

If one of them does need to take further fresh elements – and recent events suggest that Hamilton is closer to the edge than his rival – it could tip the balance in such a tight world championship.
Of course a championship is won and lost over a full season, and 22 races in the case of this year.
As hated as they are by some, grid penalties are in F1 for very good reasons. The aim is to …Keep reading