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Teams vote to introduce ‘demerit points' penalty system

By Editor on Thursday, May 9, 2013 F1 team bosses have voted to introduce a penalty points system for 2014 that could see drivers banned for repeat offenses. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, and Speed Week, said that during a meeting with Charlie Whiting on Wednesday, the scheme – with drivers allowed to accrue only 12 ‘demerit points' against their super licenses before a race ban is imposed – survived a vote by 7 to 4. The proposal will now be taken to the FIA's World Motor Sport Council for approval next month. The new system would not completely replace the current regime comprising fines, grid penalties and warnings, but stewards will also be able to impose points...
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