Calls for Formula 1 to revisit the detail of its draconian engine rules are growing louder, with representatives of three of the four engine suppliers calling for action. In Austria, the full extent of the current situation became clear when McLaren's cars were ordered an extraordinary 50 places down the 20-position grid. 'It's ridiculous,' said former F1 driver and Britain's lead Sky commentator Martin Brundle. The situation, with drivers are being penalised not only on the grid but also with drive-throughs during the race, has emerged due to the long-life rules. Each driver is limited to just four ‘power units' for the entire season, but some Renault and Honda-powered runners in...
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