P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Formula 1 has rightly dropped one of its most ridiculous rules – the bonus point for the fastest lap
Formula 1 has decided to scrap the bonus point for the fastest lap from the 2025 season onwards, after it became a controversial rule. The reintroduction of this rule in 2019 was meant to add excitement and incentive for drivers to push towards the end of the race, but it often led to unintended consequences. For instance, it overshadowed important moments, like Daniel Ricciardo’s farewell race in Singapore. The fastest lap bonus point has been frequently rewarded to drivers outside the top 10, raising questions of sporting achievement. Edd Straw pointed out that the rule sometimes favors drivers with offset strategies or last-minute pit stops, making it a trivial and random element within the competition. Overall, the decision to remove this rule seems to be widely supported as it failed to add significant value to the sport.
