The remainder of the 2018 Formula 1 season will be tough on drivers Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley as from now on Toro Rosso is a test-bed for Honda to fast-track development of their power unit ahead of Red Bull bolting them to the back of the RB15s next year. Engine penalties will be the norm at just about every race for the Toro Rosso rookies, already it's looking bleak for both drivers with penalties looming in the wake of ten races packed with changes to components. Auto Motor und Sport report that Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko indicated that the offer to use Toro Rosso as a test-bed came from his camp, 'Of course we leave the decision to Honda, but if they find a tenth with the...
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