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Steiner happy for F1 increase points but only for top 15

Steiner happy for F1 increase points but only for top 15

16-07-2018 13:41

Guenther Steiner claims he is "ok" with the proposed points increase in Formula 1. The number of drivers scoring points after a race could increase from 10 to 15.

Fernando Alonso believes it'll be a bad thing for the sport as it will cut out miracles of a lower team scoring. But Haas boss would be willing to accept the change.

"I think down to 15 is ok. In my opinion, nothing changes, you need to adapt to it," Steiner told Racefans.

"It's just a number, but you need to make sure that how the points are given, it's fair. The position you fight for needs to be rewarded for it."

He went on to warn F1 that if the changes are to be put in place, they need to increase the number of points given to the race winner to ensure they get the balance right.

"If you finish 10th or 15th there needs to be a good gap. You have to start with a complete new set of numbers for the winner: 50 or 100, I don't know, that's not my job to do this calculation," he added.

What do you think F1 should do? Will it be worth doing?