F1 to ditch controversial double-points system

The controversial double-points system introduced into Formula One for the past season has been abandoned after just one year.

The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) yesterday ratified a decision taken following a meeting of the Formula One Commission in Geneva last week.

The scheme was introduced at the behest of supremo Bernie Ecclestone in an effort to prolong the life of a championship and attract high television audiences through to the final race.