Mercedes Formula One Driver Nico Rosberg of Germany returns to the pit lane during the third free practice ahead of Bahrain's F1 Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit, south of Manama, April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Red Bull's hopes of staving off engine penalties this season look doomed, with teams set to reject a proposal to increase the allocation per driver from four to five when Formula One's strategy group meets next week.
While champions Mercedes are willing to agree, even if it erodes their advantage, the independent teams that pay the German manufacturer for engines appear opposed.
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