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F1 considers point for fastest lap in 2019

A point for the fastest lap? They used to do it back in the 50’s and now they are set to vote on the measure and introduce it immediately for the 2019 season. I’m unclear on how this came about or why it is being ushered in on hot rails for 2019 but I’d be interested in hearing the logic behind the imitative. As Autosport points out, since 2000, the only title that would have been impacted with this point addition would be the 2008 season and Felipe Massa would be champion instead of Lewis Hamilton. I can see where top teams will make a dash for it because it could mean the difference between winning a title and not if the points are close. I’ve also heard calls for a point to be...
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