News Details
OFFICIAL: F1 drivers will get extra point for fastest lap
The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed that extra points will be awarded for a driver setting the fastest lap in grands prix this year. The extra point will be awarded to both river and constructor – provided the time was set by a car finishing in the top 10. The move emerged last week and has passed through various stages of voting – including one by all 10 teams – in time to be implemented for the start of the 2019 season this week in Australia. Initial reaction to the plans was mixed, with many deriding it as a gimmick by Liberty Media, although it is hoped that the measure will keep excitement fresh through to the end of races. Bonus points have not been awarded for a...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from GPFans.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Formula 1 confirms championship point for fastest lap...
Formula 1 has confirmed it will award one championship point for the...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
It's official: Point for fastest lap returns to F1!
From this weekend's Australian Grand Prix, one championship point will be...
6y ago from F1i.com
Official: FIA confirms a point for fastest race lap...
In a brief release tonight, the FIA has confirmed that, starting from...
6y ago from Pitpass.com
F1 set to award point for fastest lap in 2019
Formula 1 is set to introduce a point for the driver who sets the fastest...
6y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP announces free 24/7 streaming service across...
MotoGP has announced a partnership with C15 studios to produce a free...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why LCR Honda won’t field injury replacement for...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to stream free in US on new dedicated 24/7...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kuala Lumpur emerges as favourite to host 2026 MotoGP...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Winners and losers from IndyCar’s Portland 2025...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Portland – Race Results
The final road course event of the 2025 IndyCar season was contested on...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Chip Ganassi: ‘We’re spoiled’ having drivers...
Alex Palou clinched the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series title over the weekend,...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou clinches title, becomes IndyCar’s newest...
Alex Palou is the champion of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series, having locked...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanperä hits the jackpot
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen finally won Rally Finland, laying to...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kurt Busch backs WRC return to USA after first taste...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Heated moments that get more fiery each time! Best of...
Ahead of their season opener live on Sky, take a look at the most heated...
49m ago from SkySports.com
More depth, fewer excuses: Arsenal have nowhere to...
Mikel Arteta was asked this summer what his long-term plans for Arsenal...
8h ago from SkySports.com
Ex-Arsenal man explains why 'gifted player' would be...
Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has explained why he thinks Eberechi Eze...
15h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Worst season' – Arsenal star surely leaving as...
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has claimed that last season was the...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton criticised over recent claims...
Lewis Hamilton has been criticised for his recent... Read More »
59m ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri explains key upgrade in crucial Lando Norris...
OscarPiatri currently leads the F1 drivers'... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Red Bull boss addresses radical solution to fix RB21 woes
Red Bull has endured a trouble-filled campaign... Read More »
28m ago from RacingNews365.com
