Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull spent Friday practice being smart with its engine usage, having being forced into another component change ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The Australian has moved onto his eighth MGU-H engine element in Brazil following his retirement at the Mexican Grand Prix and is set to drop ten places from wherever he qualifies as a result. In order to avoid the prospect of facing further grid drops at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Red Bull is keen to ensure Ricciardo protects his latest power unit component change.
"This morning we didn't run full beans the whole way, we've got to get this engine through to the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi.