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Ecclestone set to drop double points for 2015
As the double-points finale approaches, Bernie Ecclestone has admitted the controversial scheme will be dropped for 2014.
To keep spice in the title fight until the dying laps of a championship, the double points innovation was introduced at the F1 chief executive's behest.
But it was roundly criticised for being artificial and unfair, and has resulted in Lewis Hamilton having a comfortable 17-point lead heading into Abu Dhabi but still in danger of a mechanical failure allowing Nico Rosberg to win the title by some margin.
"It would put a big shadow over the championship if it was turned by a technical issue," said their Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff.
"Nobody likes the double...
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