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Mercedes does turnaround and now supports use of fifth engine

Mercedes has changed its view point yet again over the use of fifth power unit during the course of the season as stipulated by the current Formula 1 regulations. Concerned that too many drivers will easily run through their allocation of four engines and start serving multiple grid penalties, talks about adding another ‘power unit' took place recently. 'There was a certain degree of unanimous agreement amongst the teams in Malaysia,' said McLaren-Honda's Jonathan Neale. 'I think that position has changed a bit from what I can pick up in paddock rumour at the moment.' Indeed, Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda headed into the Spanish grand prix weekend reportedly declaring: 'There...
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