Number of race wins to decide F1 title

The FIA have agreed to award the Formula One world drivers’ championship to the driver with the most race wins from this season onwards.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2009 - 14:06

The FIA have agreed to award the Formula One world drivers’ championship to the driver with the most race wins from this season onwards.

The governing body’s World Motor Sport Council has agreed to the proposal from Bernie Ecclestone’s Formula One Management to award the championship to the driver with most race wins, although there is no provision to award medals.

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