News Details
Formula 1 set to drop double points for 2015
Bernie Ecclestone
As the double-points Formula 1 world championship finale approaches, Bernie Ecclestone has admitted the controversial scheme will be dropped for 2015.
To keep spice in the title fight until the dying laps of a championship, the double points innovation was introduced at the Formula 1 chief executive's behest.
But it was roundly criticised for being artificial and unfair, and has resulted in Lewis Hamilton having a comfortable 17-point lead heading into Abu Dhabi but still in danger of a mechanical failure allowing Nico Rosberg to win the title by some margin.
'It would put a big shadow over the championship if it was turned by a technical issue,' said their Mercedes boss,...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wolff calls for double points to be scrapped in '15
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has called for double points to be...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Brazilian Grand Prix: Race report
Nico Rosberg winner of the Brazilian GP
Nico Rosberg kept his Formula One...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Briatore says Ecclestone's double points smart idea
Bernie Ecclestone and Flavio Briatore have history in F1
Former F1 team...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Briatore says Ecclestone’s double points ‘smart’
Briatore says Ecclestone's double points ‘smart'Posted On 12 Nov...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Who is Jonas Folger: A forgotten man returns to MotoGP
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Johann Zarco tops second MotoGP practice at Le Mans,...
Johann Zarco continued Honda's Friday dominance to top the second MotoGP...
37m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Luca Marini leads the way in first Le Mans MotoGP...
Honda rider Luca Marini topped the timesheets in the opening MotoGP free...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
2026 MotoGP French Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Palou secures early advantage in first IndyCar...
The NTT IndyCar Series completed its first official session of the Month...
17m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Zanardi: The man whose name is a synonym for...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly tops Indy 500 test with 225mph lap on...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
How to watch IndyCar 2026 Indy GP: Weekend schedule,...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dani Sordo questions “stupid” WRC tyre rules amid...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Portugal: Hyundai on top as overnight leader...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg snatches early advantage in Portugal
Oliver Solberg made a strong start to Rally de Portugal, ending...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg grabs Rally Portugal lead as Hyundai...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'We did not expect…' – Arteta on...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted to a 'difficult' situation with...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He can't counter attack at all' - Nicky Butt tells...
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has advised Mikel Arteta to drop...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal latest: 'Fair bit to do' - Timber and Merino...
No description available...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
BREAKING: FIA announce ANOTHER F1 rule change after engines...
The FIA have tweaked their sporting regulations... Read More »
47m ago from GPFans.com
Ferrari F1 chief reveals 'advanced' FIA talks over old...
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has revealed that... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Honda set for extra lifeline as FIA tweaks F1’s ADUO...
The FIA has amended Formula 1’s 2026 power unit... Read More »
47m ago from F1i.com
