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Double points are 'cheap' - Newey

Adrian Newey is not a fan of the changes to the season finale Sutton Images Enlarge Red Bull's Adrian Newey is the latest F1 figure to speak out against the double points finale, stating his belief that it cheapens the sport. On the whole reaction to the format, which will be implemented for the Abu Dhabi race in November, has been negative, with 1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve speaking out against it last week. Though Red Bull has dominated proceedings for the past four years, two of Sebastian Vettel's titles in that time, in 2009 and 2011, have come down to the final race of the season. Newey insists he also sees no reason why one of the newest races on the calendar should take...
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