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Abu Dhabi boss defends double points

Widely condemned as a gimmick too far, the head of the Yas Marina circuit which will host the 2014 season finale has defended the decision to award double championship points for the race.Since it was first announced the move has been widely condemned by fans and many drivers, all insisting that it is a deliberate attempt to stage manage the world championship whilst at the same time suggesting that one race is more important than others. On the other hand, many others within Planet Paddock are said to be in favour of the move, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitting that he was surprised by the fans reaction, even though, in a pre-season promotional video, his drivers mocked the...
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