Mercedes engine problems again: Bottas drove with old engine

Indeed, Bottas told Sky Italia and others that he was forced to start qualifying with an older power unit. "We switched to an older power unit for today. I knew it would cost me at least two tenths compared to yesterday."

Toto Wolff hinted on the onboard radio that there wasn't a whole lot more in it for Bottas either. It remains to be seen what the Finn can do in Sunday's race, but it appears he may be of little help to teammate Lewis Hamilton in the battle for the world title.