News Details
F1 to ludicrously award double points for last race
In a preposterous move, Formula 1 will award double points for the last race of the season from next year, in a move to make it more likely that the title fight goes down to the wire. Governing body FIA said in a statement that doubling the points for drivers and teams in the last race on the calendar will 'maximise focus on the championship until the end of the campaign.' This year's finale in Brazil was a bit of an anti-climax as Sebastian Vettel locked up his fourth straight driver's title with three races to go. Next year, a win at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be worth 50 points instead of the normal 25, making it less likely that the title will already be decided. The...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from F1Pulse.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers to use permanent race numbers from 2014 onwards
The FIA has confirmed that drivers will race with permanent race numbers...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
F1 drivers to get permanent numbers
Drivers competing in the FIA F1 World Championship will be assigned...
11y ago from Crash.net
Todt supports permanent driver numbers
– FIA President Jean Todt has supported the recently proposed idea...
11y ago from GPUpdate.net
F1 to award double points for final race in 2014
Formula One will award double points for the last race of the season in an...
11y ago from SuperSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
KTM hope ended by double retirement at MotoGP Italian...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia "struggling a lot" after...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Italian GP: Marc Marquez recovers from shocking...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha's Mugello sprint pace causes concern for MotoGP...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar Road America – Qualifying Results
The NTT IndyCar Series took a trip to the historic Road America circuit...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar confirms lighter, more powerful Dallara...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Rookie Louis Foster takes first IndyCar pole at Road...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar officially delays new chassis to 2028 season
The NTT IndyCar Series has released more details about its new engine and...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FIA approves updated bodywork rules for WRC 2027...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Why 24-year-old Arsenal target could 'turn them down'...
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi has been linked with a move away from...
20m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: 27-year-old is waiting to join Arsenal this...
Arsenal are expected to make a major attacking signing during the current...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Some congratulations
Morning all. If you'll forgive me today, this is going to be a bit quick...
40m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal latest: Cazorla helps fire Real Oviedo back to...
No description available...
20m ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Bull struck with F1 regret as British star lands...
Red Bull F1 bosses may well be wondering what... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 CEO supports Fred Vasseur amid Ferrari dismissal rumours
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has publicly thrown... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Red Mist: Perché la Ferrari non può vincere senza grandi...
*Red Mist: Why can't Ferrari win without big... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
