From GMM
It emerged on Monday that the Formula 1's Sporting Working Group late last week approved the touted points system tweak.
We reported more than two weeks ago that moves were afoot to increase the difference between first and seconds places from 5 to 7 points.
The new system of 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 will therefore replace the recently announced system of 25-20-15-10-8-6-5-3-2-1, pending the approval of the Formula 1 Commission and World Motor Sport Council of the FIA.
The Sporting Working Group is reported to have rejected moves to award a point for pole position and another for the driver with the fastest race lap.
The report also said forcing drivers to make two pit stops per race instead of one was discussed but not approved.
photo:Brawn GP & Red Bull
It emerged on Monday that the Formula 1's Sporting Working Group late last week approved the touted points system tweak.
We reported more than two weeks ago that moves were afoot to increase the difference between first and seconds places from 5 to 7 points.
The new system of 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 will therefore replace the recently announced system of 25-20-15-10-8-6-5-3-2-1, pending the approval of the Formula 1 Commission and World Motor Sport Council of the FIA.
The Sporting Working Group is reported to have rejected moves to award a point for pole position and another for the driver with the fastest race lap.
The report also said forcing drivers to make two pit stops per race instead of one was discussed but not approved.
photo:Brawn GP & Red Bull