Assuming this regulation is still in effect ?.. ..it would seem the first engine change can be done with no penalty... ..."However, this change may only be made in the event of a genuine failure."
Was this even a failure ?..or has the rule changed ???
Technical Regulations, Article 5; Sporting Regulations, Article 28.5
"As in 2007, only homologated engines may be used in the 2008 championship. For the new season, the homologation perimeter has been widened to include all elements included in Articles 5.4 and 5.17 of the Technical Regulations. Items included in Article 5.17 can be changed without penalty, but only with components of an identical design. The duration of the engine homologation period is likely to be five years, and competitors will now be able to make their first engine change during the season without a grid penalty being imposed. However, this change may only be made in the event of a genuine failure."
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