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[McLaren Fan]

Speed reported that both FM and LH are on new engines. Also, that the joker rule on the surface appears clear cut, but when you dig deeper it's all a bit hazy. So, they suggested that McLaren, given the situation with the FIA, wouldn't want to go out on a limb and simply use the joker for no reason, i.e., only if they really suffer an engine problem that justifies a joker would they actually use it.

That's a ridiculous "rule", but typical nonetheless. The FIA couldn't have McLaren getting an extra tenth of a second a lap.

[Paul Webster]

Regulation looks pretty clear
28.4
f) Except during the last Event of the Championship season, each driver will be permitted to use a replacement engine without incurring a penalty the first time this becomes necessary during the season.

[racechick]

Speed reported that both FM and LH are on new engines. Also, that the joker rule on the surface appears clear cut, but when you dig deeper it's all a bit hazy. So, they suggested that McLaren, given the situation with the FIA, wouldn't want to go out on a limb and simply use the joker for no reason, i.e., only if they really suffer an engine problem that justifies a joker would they actually use it.

Didnt Massa just opt to change his for no apparant reason?

[racechick]

Regulation looks pretty clear
28.4
f) Except during the last Event of the Championship season, each driver will be permitted to use a replacement engine without incurring a penalty the first time this becomes necessary during the season.

Oh I see so you cant do it i the last race. That will be why then.

[darwin dali]

HK will be on a new engine for Brazil as he dnf'ed and can change the engine w/o penalty.

[lcplcombat]

Hard cheese on the driver that had to use his Joker during the season and is on his second race at the penultimate Grand Prix.

[racechick]

Hard cheese on the driver that had to use his Joker during the season and is on his second race at the penultimate Grand Prix.

But you cant change it anyway for the last GP so its irrelevant whether you have a joker left.