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Honda hit by FIA engine loophole

Honda is set to be disadvantaged by a loophole in the 2015 technical regulations which will allow other engine manufacturers to develop during the season. While the FIA and engine manufacturers were expecting to have to homologate power units by the first race in Australia, the FIA has now admitted that a lack of a specific date in the regulations means updates will be permitted during the season. That allows Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari to develop their engines throughout the year, but Honda will not receive the same opportunities. With the first iteration of the power units having to be homologated by February 28 last year – and frozen for the season – the FIA says Honda's power...
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