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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has highlighted a potential sticking point with the proposals to amend F1’s points system for the 2025 season, but has confirmed he is nevertheless open to the change.
Frederic Vasseur, the Alfa Romeo team principal, expressed openness to the proposed changes in the F1 points system, understanding the issues faced by teams like Alfa Romeo with high finishes outside the points. However, he emphasized that extending the points-paying positions might not address the core problem. The F1 Commission met to vote on expanding points-scoring places to the top 12 but the decision was postponed due to lack of agreement. Vasseur highlighted the frustration of finishing just outside the points and supported the need for a revised points system to address the performance gap in F1. He also cautioned that the proposed changes may not fully resolve the current challenges. Despite the delay in the decision, the debate around adjusting the points system continues with varying opinions from different teams within the sport.