Formula 1 looks set to award a championship point for the driver that sets the fastest lap during a grand prix in 2019, with the matter set to be voted on next week, just days before the season-opener in Melbourne, Australia. The rule amendment was discussed during Thursday's World Motor Sport Council meeting and whilst nothing was mentioned in their post-meeting statement, it's believed the matter has been approved, but will now require unanimous approval by the F1 Commission before it can be added to the 2019 Sporting Regulations. This will be done via an e-vote on Monday. Usually such a vote would take place prior to a WMSC meeting, which would then give final approval, but...
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