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Engine change but no penalty for Webber

Friday 12th September 2008

Red Bull have revealed that Mark Webber's engine has been changed in the build-up to this weekend's Italian GP but that no penalty would be incurred.

Under F1 regulations all engines have to last two race weekends otherwise the driver is slapped with a ten-grid slot penalty.

However, each driver is given one free engine change at the start of the season and it's that change that Red Bull have used in order to ensure Webber doesn't get penalised this weekend.

According to Autosport Red Bull have opted to change Webber's engine as a precautionary measure given the demands of the Monza circuit.

Your Comments

brandsy

"DarkDefender, don't be such a McLaren fan boy... Read the rules mate, each drive is entitled to ONE free engine change a season, Red Bull took it now for Webber. Don't post stupid comments and engage your brain before you open you gob."

NovemberRain

"DarkDefender

"McLaren would have been penalised so heavily for that..."

Well it wouldn't be worse than 10 places!!"

F1_FREAK_666

"...but only because they would have tried to swap it for a Ferrari engine."

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