F1 ‘could introduce major rule change for 2025 season’ in bid to help teams outside ‘Big Five’ teams
FORMULA ONE are set to introduce a new points system next season that will boost competition on the track.
The likes of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Aston Martin have been been dominating F1 for a great part of the last few years.
Formula One will introduce a new points system for the top 12, instead of the top 10Splash
That will create more competition for the Big Five, including FerrariRex
But racing chiefs are considering a new rule that will create a more equal competition between the Big Five and smaller teams.
According to Bild, points will be awarded to the 12 best drivers from 2025 onwards.
That will see more F1 teams reaping the rewards rather than just the top 10.
The amount of points earned will remain the same for the top 7 as they will be gaining 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, eight and six – in that order.
However, come next year, eighth place will lead to five points – one more than it used to be – ninth doubles to four points while 10th will become three instead of one.
And 11th and 12th place will earn drivers two and one points respectively.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken in favour of that initiative.
Horner said: “The competition is tough. Two groups have formed.
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“There are the top 5 and then the teams from sixth to tenth place.
“There is a fight for every single point.
Inside track on Hamilton’s life
LEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.
The British speedster lives life in the fast lane both on and off the track, with a string of high-profile romances and jet-set lifestyle.
Hamilton made his name at McLaren and Mercedes but stunned the racing world by signing a £100million deal to join Ferrari for next season.
His exploits have seen him rub shoulders with Hollywood icon Brad Pitt but Lew snubbed the chance to feature in Top Gun 2.
And fans can follow his fortunes on the latest season of Netflix’s smash hit Drive To Survive.
Hamilton’s talent saw him go from humble origins in Stevenage to boasting an £11m car collection.
He joined celeb dating app Raya after splitting from Brazilian beauty Juliana Nalu.
And his exes are said to include Rita Ora, Rihanna and Nicole Scherzinger.
Hamilton was embroiled in a bitter feud with Nico Rosberg but the pair buried the hatchet to sport £35k watches they were given for FREE.
He also shared high-profile battles with Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.
But his most shocking showdown saw Max Verstappen handed the World Championship over him by a controversial safety car decision.
The Brit is chasing a record eighth world title – the first of which came in 2008 and has seen Felipe Masa sue F1 for £62m after a crash saw him miss out.
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“But in the end you have to ask yourself what it would really change.
“I’m completely impartial. But of course, points bring money. So I understand the concern.”
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