Full story: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/exclusive-f1-to-discuss-new-points-structure/10601482/

Autosport understands that an expansion of points on offer has come following some lobbying from smaller outfits who believe it would be an improvement for them and F1 if points were more widely distributed.

After four races so far this season, three teams – Alpine, Williams and Sauber – have failed to score any points because of the near lockout that the top five outfits have on the top 10 places.

While it is understood that there is not set to be unanimous support for the proposal, it only requires six of the current 10 teams to back it next week for it to be introduced for next season.

  • @SatouKazuma
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    77 months ago

    I just think the sport needs something to bring the teams closer together. I’m surprised only that it’s taken this long for Formula 1 to become aware of the problem, after decades of dominance by Schumacher, Hamilton, and now Verstappen.

    • @[email protected]
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      67 months ago

      The budget cap brings them closer on track, and appears to be working well? If you exclude VES then the field is incredibly close as is.

      • @SatouKazuma
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        47 months ago

        True. I guess I didn’t give enough credit where it’s due on that front. But I do wonder why F1 has seemingly always had one driver that flies so far ahead of the pack in a way even video games can’t replicate…

        • @[email protected]
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          47 months ago

          One extraordinary individual eventually finds his way into the best car creating an unbeatable combination.

          • @SatouKazuma
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            17 months ago

            …the math checks out. I can’t refute.

        • @knexcar
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          47 months ago

          Sounds like that driver needs to be hit by a blue shell

          • @SatouKazuma
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            07 months ago

            HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA well done I spit up my drink.

    • @acosmichippo
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      17 months ago

      they just need to stop changing regulations as soon as performance converges. pick a formula and stick with it for 10 years, then you’ll see all the teams closer together.

      • @SatouKazuma
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        17 months ago

        To be fair, they did pick a formula. Specifically, they chose One.