Honda could have already upped the engine in Bahrain further than they did. There is no more qualifying mode, teams have to drive with the same engine modes in qualifying and the Grand Prix. However, there are still opportunities to play with the release of electric power. It is possible that Honda will adopt a different strategy and be more aggressive in both areas in the future.
Honda thus argues that it could have already deployed more engine power, but analyses will have to show how much risk can be taken in two weeks time at
Imola.