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Wolff calls for double points to be scrapped in '15

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has called for double points to be scrapped next season after admitting that "nobody likes the idea" anymore, despite it initially being backed by the teams. The idea behind the proposal was to hold fans interest until the final race of the season by prolonging the title battle, but many believe it has unfairly disadvantaged championship leader Lewis Hamilton. In previous seasons, the Briton would have to finish just sixth to secure the title, however with the double points rule, he must finish second to guarantee him victory. "Nobody likes the double points [rule]," explained Wolff. "We are going to discuss that next time around...
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