McLaren have been given a boost after Formula One's governing body tweaked the rules to allow Honda, the team's new partner, to develop their engine this season in line with rival manufacturers. The Japanese company, who have replaced Mercedes at McLaren, are returning to Formula One as the sport's fourth engine supplier. Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari are allowed to introduce limited upgrades during the season but Honda, as a new entrant, had been told to present their engine for approval on February 28 with no further development permitted. McLaren have reunited with Honda for the 2015 Formula One season Honda met International Automobile Federation officials last Monday to present their view that the situation was unfair.
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McLaren have teamed up with Honda for the 2015 Formula One season
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As a new engine Honda had been told they would not be permitted to make upgrades during the season
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But Honda have now been permitted to make changes rivals Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari
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