As Autosport first reported, F1 teams and series bosses are considering the idea of expanding the points-paying positions beyond the current top 10.
A proposal to cover the top 12 was evaluated at a recent F1 Commission meeting, but it was felt more time was needed to finalise a bulletproof plan.
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And it has emerged that the main factor now being discussed is whether or not points should be awarded from much further back – and possibly all the way down to 20th place.
Speaking about the latest information on the points proposal, Williams team boss James Vowles said: “I think it’s sensible to change the points, but there were questions about where do we go? Is it P12, P14, P16, or all the cars, basically.
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“There was a very good conversation at the F1 Commission about this, where everyone was unanimous in saying let’s do something that’s good for the sport. However, let’s take our time to get it right and do it once and for all.” Aston Martin team boss Mike Crack said that with the changes in F1’s audience in recent years, it was right to consider a radical change to the way points are distributed.
“I think the system needs to be considered,” he explained. “We also have a new fan base. We are no longer as purists as we were for so many years. So, I think it’s time to consider it. Personally, I think there’s always something to fight for, wherever you are.
“I think there was a good consensus in the F1 Commission to say that we want to make adjustments, but we shouldn’t do it too hastily, because we don’t want to change it again later. So, I think it’s important that we think about it thoroughly, and then we discuss some different proposals next time.”
“I think an argument can be made for all of that,” he said. “It would obviously be quite a change.
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“I think as points come into play, it makes every pass that much more important. Sometimes cars will come and stand, leaving some stuff, wear and tear on their car, because they’re out of points. This would eliminate that problem.
“If a faster car gets past, every pass counts. So, I think you could make an argument for the whole grid – and certainly no less than 12.
“But I think, as James mentioned, we need to change it once and that’s what we agreed at the FIA commission: let’s do a review. I think all the teams were in the same place, that extending the points is a good thing.”
