It may not happen..but if it does...

[Gt_R]

...let's say come Brazil, last race of the WDC, Mclaren finally sorted their problems but the late charge means they are still in 5th of the championship, behind say BAR..but very close with just a couple of points.

Each BAR and Mclaren had 1 car left in the race, fighting for WDC/WCC position. Regulations state that only the last 6 teams are allowed to run a third car in friday practice the following season.

Would Mclaren (or in fact any team in that situation) fight all out for fourth, to get a little bit more $$ (which Mclaren doesn't lack), but forfeit the chance to run the 3rd car in practice, or would Mclaren give up fourth and settle for fifth (not much diff to them), and hope that the friday free practice advantage would help them push for the 2005 championship?

If you are the boss, what would you do?