Published: 21 March, 2009, 13:21
Edited: 21 March, 2009, 13:21
F1 top drivers and their teams are speaking out against the proposed new rules of awarding the champions title to a pilot with most wins instead of most points.
The sport's governing body, FIA, said they may consider putting the new scheme on hold and implementing the rules in 2010 instead of this year.
Reigning F1 champion, Lewis Hamilton, is among those slating the new scoring system.
“It's a shame what's happening to Formula 1. It's hard to believe these recent decisions will improve things for the track-side spectators and TV viewers, who should always be our priority,” Hamilton said in a statement from his McLaren team.
Thankfully for him the new rules didn’t come into power last season as he wouldn't have been crowned champ then. Hamilton beat Felipe Massa only on points, but won just five races against the Brazilian’s six.