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Exclusive: F1 to discuss new points structure
The F1 Commission will discuss a potential change to the points structure, proposing to distribute points to the top 12 drivers instead of the current top 10. The proposal aims to provide smaller teams with more opportunities to score points and enhance competitiveness in the middle and lower grid positions. The top seven race finishing positions would remain unchanged, with only the points for 8th place and below being altered. This adjustment could benefit teams like Alpine, Williams, and Sauber, who have struggled to score points due to the dominance of the top five outfits. The support of at least six out of the current 10 teams is needed for the proposal to be implemented for the next season. This potential change in F1 points allocation would foster greater consistency in performance and reduce the impact of one-off results in the constructors’ championship battle.
