Brendon Hartley says his frustration is mounting at the continued grid penalties he’s been hit with since moving to Formula 1 for engine changes but sees it as part of his preparation for a brighter 2018 campaign. The Toro Rosso driver has picked up a 10-place grid drop for a new MGU-H unit for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his car’s ninth of the season with only a maximum of four permitted by the rules, meaning in all four of his F1 races this year he’s had a grid penalty since joining the team. With a back row start effectively guaranteed again Hartley vented his annoyance which was coupled with a difficult day finding a solid set-up with his STR12 at the Yas Marina circuit but was...
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