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Double points scrapped as virtual safety car gets the nod
Virtual safety car to becomepart of F1
The FIA Have announced changes to the Formula 1 sporting regulations which will come into effect for the 2015 season, including the decision to abandon the controversial double points season finale introduced this year.
The format was unpopular with fans and risked making a mockery of the season, with eventual champion Lewis Hamilton in danger of losing out to Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg despite winning 10 races compared to the German's five.
A plan to introduced standing re-starts after the introduction of a safety car was also jettisoned after teams raised safety concerns. However a ‘virtual safety car' system was agreed.
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