Mercedes still has an advantage over the rest of the grid, but the special qualifying engine mode does flatter its pace a bit. (wtf1.com)
Considering Manor's performance tailed off towards the end of the year, probably due to a lack of updates compared to the rest of the grid, it was an impressive performance and a strong end to the season. (wtf1.com)
It's alarming that engine penalties are being talked about before a wheel has been turned in the 2018 season, and the ramifications of Renault pulling this off is quite significant for the rest of the grid. (wtf1.com)