Red Bull's Max Verstappen sees no real benefit for to the bonus point scheme introduced this season as it only increases the divide between F1's front-runners and its midfield teams. In a bid to boost the spectacle in the closing stages of a race, F1 and the FIA decided to award this year an extra championship point to the driver that secures the fastest lap, under the condition that he finishes the race among the top ten. F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn has seen the system gain traction in the first four races of the year, with drivers pitting for fresh rubber late in their race and setting off in pursuit of the extra point. Brawn happy to see positive effects of fastest lap point While the...
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