Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has called for double points to be scrapped next season after admitting that “nobody likes the idea” anymore, despite it initially being backed by the teams.
The idea behind the proposal was to hold fans interest until the final race of the season by prolonging the title battle, but many believe it has unfairly disadvantaged championship leader Lewis Hamilton.
In previous seasons, the Briton would have to finish just sixth to secure the title, however with the double points rule, he must finish second to guarantee him victory.
“Nobody likes the double points [rule],” explained Wolff. “We are going to discuss that next time around and I don’t think Bernie [Ecclestone] even likes them now.
“It’s going to be something that we should probably be getting rid of for next season.”
However, the Austrian admits rules are rules this season and should double points decide the outcome, then it’s fair game.
“Whoever has the most points at the end of the season is the worthy champion,” he added. “You have to be pragmatic, even if it comes down to the situation and we might have a different feeling about it.
“It is what it is and whoever wins the championship is going to have his name in the record books and that’s it.”
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