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McLaren-Honda F1 handed fifth engine for 2015

McLaren-Honda F1 team handed an extra engine in 2015, for each of their drivers as F1 announced a package of measures on Thursday that included an overhaul of its controversial power unit penalty system. Formula 1 governing body FIA said in a statement that a meeting of the sport's Strategy Group had agreed a number of steps, some of which would be put to a vote next week. 'It was agreed to allow an extra power unit per driver in the first year to any new manufacturer entering the championship and, for the sake of fairness, the measure will apply retroactively to Honda for the 2015 season,' it said. F1 Drivers were allowed five power units in 2014, the entrance season for the V6, but that...
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