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Bottas on engine penalties: I really hope we're done for now!

Article To news overview © Mercedes Valtteri Bottas is hoping Mercedes' recent engine reliability woes are a thing of the past as F1 prepares for a trip to Mexico City next weekend. The Finn has been slowed down by engine-related grid penalties at recent races, as he's currently on his sixth ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) of the season – three more than the permitted number. Bottas isn't alone, as teammate Lewis Hamilton is on his fourth engine, with Mercedes not ruling out another change before the end of the season. Given how close the fight for both titles is with five races remaining, Bottas is hoping the worst is now behind him. "I really hope we're done for now!"...
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