The Formula 1 season is in full swing, and discussions about potential rule changes for the future are already underway. Two of the most talked-about proposals are expanding the points-scoring system and adding more Sprint weekends to the calendar. The current points-scoring system awards points to the top 10 finishers, but some are arguing that this should be expanded to include more teams. This would help to create a more competitive midfield and give more teams a chance to score points. Under the current system, the gap between the top teams and the rest of the field is growing larger. The top five teams – Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin – have a clear advantage over the rest of the field, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for the bottom five teams to score points. Expanding the points-scoring system to include 11th and 12th place would help to close this gap and make the midfield more competitive. Another proposal is to add more Sprint weekends to the calendar. Sprint weekends feature a shorter race on Saturday that sets the grid for Sunday’s main event. This format was introduced last year and has been popular with fans and teams alike. Sprint weekends provide an extra opportunity for teams to score points and for fans to see some exciting racing. Adding more Sprint weekends to the calendar would make the season more exciting and give fans more opportunities to see their favorite drivers compete. Both of these proposals have their pros and cons, and it will be up to the FIA to decide whether or not to implement them. However, it is clear that there is a desire for change within the Formula 1 community, and these two proposals are a good starting point. Here is a summary of the key points of each proposal:
F1 Rule Changes: Points Expansion and More Sprint Weekends Proposed
