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Ecclestone: Blame Ferrari for double points

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that he introduced the much-maligned rule to award double points for the last race of the season to help Ferrari catch up with its rivals according to an article in the City A.M. newspaper by Christian Sylt.Last year Ferrari finished in third place whilst Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel wrapped up the title three races before the end of the season. Vettel has won the championship for the past four years running and has been one of the biggest critics of the double points rule.F1 personalities and fans criticised it from the moment it was first announced in December. Vettel said it is 'absurd and punishes those who have worked hard for a...
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