Motorsport
Alternative Formula 1 points system continues to be discussed
Formula 1 is discussing a new points system. photo
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In Formula 1, there are only things that can be counted for the top ten of a Grand Prix. This system is being put to the test. A Formula 1 meeting does not provide any clarification.
The possible introduction of a new points system in Formula 1 needs to be discussed further. As the world automobile association Fia said after a meeting of the As the Formula 1 Commission announced in Geneva, it was agreed that the proposed changes needed to be further analyzed. Only then can a proposal be presented for the Formula 1 Commission meeting in July.
Currently, a Grand Prix winner gets 25 points, the second 18, the third 15. It continues with 12, 10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 points as well as one for the tenth place. According to the new proposal, it stays the same up to seventh place, after which 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points should be awarded.
According to the proposal, there should be no change to the additional counter for the fastest race lap, which has existed since 2019, nor to the distribution of points for the sprint races, which in turn have been part of the premier motorsport program on selected weekends since 2021.
According to the specialist portal “motorsport.com”, which first reported on the possible change, the racing teams in the lower ranks in particular are interested in a wider distribution of points. The title fight would not be affected by a new distribution key. After five Grand Prix and before the race in Miami in a week and a half, three teams are currently still without a point in the constructors’ championship, which is decisive for the distribution of prize money. Seven of the drivers still have no points.
The Formula 1 Commission includes representatives of the ten racing teams, the rights holder Formula One Management and the World Automobile Association, which is responsible for the regulations.