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Drivers strike differing views on F1's fastest lap rule
Ahead of the opening race of the 2019 Formula 1 season, the driver's have shared a divided opinion on the reintroduction of a point being handed out for the fastest lap of the race. On Monday, the FIA was able to push through the re-introduced the rule after a 60-year absence; last seen in 1958, but with a new caveat of having to finish inside the top 10. Some of the drivers have been able to welcome to the idea of being able to secure an extra 21 points throughout the season, while there have been others who don't agree with the idea. 'It would have been nice to have it last year,' said Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas. 'I would have got quite a few extra points, I think it would...
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