Austin, Oct 17, 2024 (AFP) - Formula One to drop fastest lap bonus point

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2024-10-17
Formula One is scrapping from next year the award of a bonus point for fastest lap in a race, introduced with much fanfare just five years ago, governing body the FIA said Thursday. The bonus point was awarded originally in the 1950s, but then dropped before being reintroduced in 2019 for the lap, if the driver finishes in the top ten. It has potential significance in a long season of 24 races, as this year. The FIA (International Motoring Fede......
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