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More points equals more prizes or at least more incentives for sponsors. That’s one of many debates being held in Formula 1
The proposal to extend points down to 12th place in a Grand Prix was initially discussed in Shanghai, China and later by the F1 Commission. However, the decision was postponed until later this year, potentially for implementation in 2025. This proposal has sparked debate among F1 fans, especially those who are nostalgic about the previous scoring systems that rewarded only a few finishers with points. In the past, the limited scoring opportunities were due to the poor reliability of cars, which is no longer as prevalent in today’s highly competitive and reliable F1 landscape. With dominant teams like Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin often securing the top 10 spots, there is concern that the current system may not be fair to all competitors. Team principals, including McLaren’s Zak Brown and Aston Martin’s Mike Krack, have voiced support for increasing points distribution to better reflect the competitive field in modern F1.
