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Lewis Hamilton: Formula 1's three engine limit for drivers 'sucks'
World champion Lewis Hamilton says the move to limit drivers to just three engines next season "sucks". Drivers are limited to four engines this season before incurring grid penalties, and the rules are cutting that back in 2018 to reduce costs. Hamilton said reducing the number of engines would mean drivers were able to push hard in races less often. "I don't like the idea of going to three. That sucks. Sprinting is what we are missing in F1," Hamilton said. He said increasing the need to manage engines in races to extend their life combined with the weight of the cars - which is going up next year because of the introduction of the 'halo' driver cockpit head protection...
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