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Vettel backs Ferrari's decision on engine change

Sebastian Vettel has backed Ferrari's decision to introduce new engines at the United States Grand Prix, despite the downside of grid penalties. Ferrari has elected to bring into play a fifth engine for the Austin weekend, which means both its drivers will get 10-place grid penalties. Although the engines feature some updates, it is understood that Ferrari has not gone as far as introducing a new narrower block specification as had been considered. But despite bracing himself for a tough Sunday, Vettel believes that the grid place hit for this weekend will be worth it for the increased performance that will come from having fresh engines for the final part of the campaign. "We will...
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