News Details
Surtees: Double points rule totally wrong
– Former Formula 1 World Champion John Surtees has described as "totally and utterly wrong" the recently approved regulation to award double points for the final round of the season from 2014 onwards. The 79-year-old Briton, who also carved a highly successful career on two wheels, reckons the decision brings an unneeded "artificial" element to racing, and in turn takes the sport further away from its roots. "It must be purely a commercial gimmick. I think it's totally and utterly wrong," Surtees told NBC Sports. "This means of trying to artificially change the results of championships or races is something which is not in the true spirit of what we...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Opportunities to go wrong 'massive' in 2014 – Fry
Ferrari's engineering director Pat Fry believes Formula 1 teams have a...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
'Vettel's dominance prompted points change'
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone admitted that Sebastian Vettel's...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Fry: Little room for error in 2014
According to Ferrari engineer Pat Fry, a 'massive opportunity' exists for...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Regulation changes well timed for Williams
Claire Williams believes the 2014 regulation changes are well timed for...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Quartararo knows he can “fight at the front”...
No description available...
40m ago from Motorsport.com
BMW: Losing Toprak Razgatlioglu to MotoGP feels like...
BMW says losing Toprak Razgatlioglu departure from its WorldSBK team to...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia explains why it's ‘impossible'...
After failing to secure a podium at his Grand Prix at Mugello, Francesco...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aprilia to run “special test” for Jorge Martin...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
How a “grumpy” Alex Palou ended up thankful for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Road America – Race Results
Road America was the scene of this weekend’s IndyCar event, and high...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Here's how Hyundai’s driver cooling system will...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
How Carlos Sainz Sr's withdrawal will impact the FIA...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Bargain' – Arsenal praised for smart signing of...
Arsenal have been praised for what now looks an imminent transfer deal for...
30m ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Signing for this club…' – Star speaks out...
Arsenal left-back Myles Lewis-Skelly has officially signed a new contract...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'I would say go' - Odion Ighalo says Victor Osimhen...
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo would urge Victor Osimhen to...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
The Arsenal midfield
The base of the Arsenal midfield was always set to undergo a face lift...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Austrian GP facing 'severe' threat as warning issued
The Austrian Grand Prix has been hit with a... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Alex Albon teams up with Thai government for future F1 race
Alex Albon has revealed that he is working with... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Rosberg hints at reason behind Mercedes’ delay with...
As the 2025 Formula 1 season nears the end of its... Read More »
6h ago from F1i.com
