Is Redbull the architect of its engine problems?

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Then again, if Honda is forced to fulfill the contract with FIA/FOM , Red Bull could make it even harder by providing a better chassis for their powertrain.

This could cause some severe consternation for Ron, as they wouldn't have Honda to blame for their predicament, and reveal what a total DOG the chassis is.

Reasons as to why, and food for thought...

There is no guarantee that Redbull chassis would be better than the Mclaren chassis. Especially when Newey is not responsible for the aero package anymore. If anything, Redbull may need to make adjustments to fit the Honda engine into their chassis which may push the advantage to Mclaren that has already built a chassis from scratch specifically for the Honda engine.

I can see why Mclaren would push back on Redbull having the Honda engine. Mclaren has put in a year of working with Honda to get that engine where it is so far, a year of embarrassment and test of character and Redbull simply wants to swooping in and take benefit of the work done by Mclaren. The question really is, if they think they could work with Honda to further develop the Honda engine, why are they not doing the same with Renault. Why would working with Honda and their slower engine be any different to working with Renault. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence l suppose.