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Villeneuve: Double points a 'terrible idea'
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1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says that the introduction of double points into Formula 1 is a 'terrible idea'.
Villeneuve, who will compete in the new World Rallycross Championship in 2014, labelled the rule 'overly artificial'.
Double points will be awarded at the final round of the 2014 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi.
"I think it's a terrible idea," he told Sky Sports.
"It's showing that Formula 1 right now there's no way to invent anymore to try and create some interest. It's overly artificial, just the way the rules are in general with the DRS and everything."
"But at least that one with the points is the same for everyone. Everyone...
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