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Double points should be scrapped in 2015 - Wolff

Sutton Images Enlarge Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes the controversial double points rule, which could decide this year's championship between his two drivers, will be scrapped for 2015. In an attempt to keep fans interested until the end of the season, double points will be awarded at the final round in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next weekend. Lewis Hamilton is leading his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg by 17 points, meaning there is still a chance the title can be swung at the final race. Under the normal points system, Hamilton would have to finish sixth to secure the title but this year he needs to finish second to guarantee success. "Nobody likes the double points," Wolff...
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