Formula One is poised to introduce a new points system ahead of the 2010 season.
Formula One is poised to introduce a new points system ahead of the 2010 season.
The idea has been proposed by the F1 Commission, made up of key stakeholders from the teams, promoters, suppliers and sponsors, and chaired by president Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone had hoped to introduce a medals system, based on race victories, prior to the start of this season, only for it to be shelved.
With the grid set to expand to 13 teams from next season, the F1 Commission that met yesterday in Monaco for the first time in its new structure since the signing of the new Concorde Agreement, has instead suggested a radically different points tally.
The winner would claim 25 points, the runner-up 20, third place 15, fourth place 10, fifth place would take eight, and then sixth to 10th would earn six, five, three, two and one point respectively. That is in contrast to the current top eight earning points on a 10, eight, six, five, four, three, two, one basis respectively. The suggestion will go before the World Motor Sport Council that meets in Monaco today for final approval.
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