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Honda gets green-light to develop engine in-season

The FIA has given the green-light for Honda to make changes to its power unit during the 2015 season after the Japanese manufacturer took the issue up with the governing body last week. A technical directive issued in December stated that Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari could use any unused 'development tokens' during the season, essentially giving them permission to develop their engines in-season. However newcomer Honda wasn't included in the ruling: "It would seem fair and equitable to ask a new manufacturer to homologate their power unit before February 28," read the directive from the FIA's Charlie Whiting. Honda believe they were being unfairly treated and asked to meet with...
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