The rule was introduced in 2019 and awards an extra point to the author of the fastest lap in a race if they finish in the top ten and are not subject to a penalty.
The award of a championship bonus point for the driver who achieves the fastest lap in a race during Formula 1 Grands Prix will disappear from 2025, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) has announced. of the World Motor Sport Council on Thursday. The rule, introduced in 2019, awards an additional point to the author of the fastest lap in a race if he or she finishes in the top ten and is not subject to a penalty.
Its aim is to prolong the suspense until the end of the GPs but the device can also prove to be a strategic element for the teams, as was the case during the Singapore GP in September.
On the Marina Bay circuit, the Australian Daniel Ricciardo (Racing Bulls) thus deprived the Briton Lando Norris (McLaren) of this bonus point, in the fight for the title behind the Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull), creating an imbroglio since Racing Bulls is none other than Red Bull’s sister team. On Thursday, the FIA gave no explanation for the removal of the measure.
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