Change yes, but for the better and only once
“Points in F1 should be a precious element of value, races should not be transformed into a fair where all participants win something”. The former pilot Martin Brundle – who raced in F1 for over a decade when the points zone stopped at the sixth place finisher – expressed a negative opinion on the prospect of the points zone being extended from tenth to twelfth place, but now this scenario could even change.
There F1 Commission met and the team principals agreed that a change to the scoring system could actually improve the show, but as the publication reported Autosport before making hasty decisions, the teams will calmly evaluate the various options and then choose a definitive one.
“We are all convinced that it is right to do something good for this sport – explained the Williams team principal James Vowles – we’re wondering if points should be given to the top 12, the top 14, the top 16 or everyone. We will take the time necessary to make a reasonable decision and, above all, do it only once”. “I believe there is always something to fight for, wherever you are”added the Aston Martin number one Mike Krack therefore sharing the objective of giving value to positions even outside the top-10. Zak Brown, McLaren CEO, also highlighted the fact that at this time it is sometimes convenient to retire a car to save mileage. A ‘drift’ that would be mitigated if every position at the finish line was worth points.
