News Details
Irvine labels double points rule as ‘insanity'
Red Bull/Getty Images
Former Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine has criticised the sport following the decision to award double points for the final round of the season.
Under the new sporting regulations, the final round of the season will count for double points, meaning that 50 points will be awarded to the winner of next year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, rather than the usual 25.
Irvine raced for Jordan, Ferrari and Jaguar in a career spanning a decade, finishing as runner-up to Mika Hakkinen in 1999.
'I think Formula One has lost its way,' he told Belfast Telegraph.
'This latest rule of double points for the last race is insanity. That actually made me realise I am not going to watch another...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Perez: Hoping to get number 11 and I see double points...
Perez: Hoping to get number 11 and I see double points rule as positive...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vettel: Double points idea absurd
Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel has lashed out at rulemakers'...
12y ago from PlanetF1.com
Perez supports double points
Sergio Perez says he supports the FIA's controversial prospect to award...
12y ago from SkySports.com
Perez supportive of double points
Sahara Force India
Force India driver Sergio Perez says he is in favour...
12y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP riders wary of ‘super dirty’ Goiania track...
No description available...
52m ago from Motorsport.com
2026 MotoGP Brazilian Grand Prix – How to watch,...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Marc Marquez thinks he is no longer a...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo’s damning verdict: ‘New Yamaha M1...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Gabriel Jesus makes choice clear when asked if Arsenal...
Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus has insisted that Gunners manager Mikel Arteta...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal intensifying efforts to clinch...
Arsenal are reportedly intensifying their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen's...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus names trophy he wants to...
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has asserted that he is most interested in...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
England squad: Surprise Premier League duo called up...
Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad is set to be confirmed this morning,...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Luca di Montezemolo: says when I see a Formula 1 driver...
In a long-ranging interview with Corriere della... Read More »
5h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Max Verstappen performs Mercedes shakedown on Nordschleife
Max Verstappen will take part in NLS2 at the... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Brown's rallying cry to winless McLaren: ‘Let’s just...
The mood inside the McLaren Technology Center in... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
