#F1 Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone wants to extend his controversial double-points scheme to the last three races of the season. The new format, which has been criticised by fans, teams and drivers, has been introduced for the final grand prix of the season in Abu Dhabi. Now Ecclestone has written to the teams saying he wants to extend it to the two preceding races, in the USA and Brazil. He needs unanimous approval for his proposal to go ahead. A number of teams have reservations about it applying even to one race after the uproar it has caused. Play media F1 2014 rule changes explained Ecclestones plan is designed to increase the chances of keeping alive the battle for the title until the final grand prix of the season, and thus maintain television audience figures. Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel has won two of the past three championships with at least three races remaining. But Mercedes co-team boss Toto Wolff told a news conference this week that F1 needed to think carefully about whether it was a good idea. (From BBC Sport)
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:33:45 +0000
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