Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the Italian team intend to change Kimi Raikkonen’s engine ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, following his exhaust problems at the preceding French round. World champion Raikkonen was forced to settle for second place behind team mate Felipe Massa at Magny-Cours following his engine strife.
“As far as Kimi’s engine is concerned and keeping the rules in mind, to avoid a penalty, I think that we will use a new unit to try to reduce the risk,” Domenicali said in an interview with Ferrari’s press office.
The world champions have earned 91 points this season and currently lead the constructors’ standings by 17 from BMW Sauber. Their traditional rivals, McLaren, meanwhile, are a further 16 points adrift, but Domenicali believes Ferrari must remain on their guard and continue to work hard if they are to defend their title successfully.
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