Formula One to reintroduce a point for fastest lap in a Grand Prix for the first time in 60 YEARS ahead of curtain-raiser in Australia Point for fastest lap officially confirmed after World Motor Sport Council meet Extra point will only be gained if driver is classified in the top 10 The system was in place for the first 10 years of F1, between 1950 and 1959
By Press Association Sport Staff
Published: 00:32 GMT, 12 March 2019 | Updated: 00:32 GMT, 12 March 2019
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Formula One will reintroduce a point for the fastest lap during a grand prix, starting with Sunday's season-opening race in Australia.
The move was initially approved during a meeting of the World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) last Thursday and was officially confirmed on Monday.
The FIA said the extra point will only be gained if the driver is classified in the top 10, while a point will also be awarded to the constructor of the driver setting the fastest lap.
Formula One will reintroduce a point for the fastest lap during a grand prix this year
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