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During the Chinese Grand Prix, a weekend where teams and drivers got an opportunity to score plenty more points then usual – with an extra eight on offer to the winner of the Sprint and a return fo…
During the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, discussions arose about potential changes to the Formula 1 point-scoring system for next season. The proposal includes extending points down to 12th place in a Grand Prix, aiming to add excitement and reward more competitive midfield battles. The current system already rewards points down to 10th place, with the last adjustment being the return of the point for the fastest lap in 2019. The new idea suggests maintaining the 25 points for a win system, while increasing the points for positions 8 to 12 to further incentivize teams. This change aims to create more meaningful battles and reduce tiebreak scenarios in the constructors’ championship. While some argue that scoring a point in F1 should remain a significant achievement, others believe expanding the points system can enhance competitiveness and entertainment in the sport.
