Despite recent shifts in race outcomes, F1 has chosen not to adopt a broader points system.
Formula 1 has thus dropped its plan to revise the points scale, as team directors deemed it no longer necessary.
Without explanation, the FIA announced after the F1 Commission meeting held in London this Tuesday that the decision to abandon the idea was made “unanimously.”
A few months ago, the F1 Commission had decided to explore extending the point-scoring positions from tenth to twelfth place, while proposals for even more radical changes were also not ruled out, with points rewarding the top 20.
So why the change of heart?
Just before the summer break, the balance of power shifted so significantly that all teams, except Sauber, managed to score points. The initial rationale for the proposal thus lost its impact.
Indeed, it was concerns that the lower-ranked teams were effectively being excluded from the top 10 by the five major players that sparked discussions on the points system.
The situation has somewhat improved since then. RB F1 and Haas F1 have managed to beat Aston Martin F1 several times recently. In the world championship standings, the gap between the two halves of the table has significantly narrowed compared to the first five races. Alpine F1 has also managed to score points on five occasions over the last eight weekends.
The standings therefore reflect the balance of forces relatively well according to the team bosses, who decided that a change in the points system was not necessary.
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F1 Rejects Broader Points System Despite Shifts F1 Rejects Broader Points System Despite Shifts
