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Three-race double points proposal rejected

– Formula 1's strategy group has rejected proposals to introduce double points for the final three rounds of the season. The proposal intended the final three races of the year – set to take place in the United States, Brazil and Abu Dhabi – to count for double points. Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone was supportive of the idea. Double points will remain for the final round of the season, a matter which the strategy group did not discuss. The implementation of double points remains a contentious issue within the Formula 1 community, as reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel insisted last week that he is not a fan of the rule change. It is also understood that the deadline...
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