Point for fastest lap could be approved soon

Formula 1 could be implementing a new rule which gives a point to the driver with the fastest lap in 2019.

According to RaceFans, a document exists that indicates the introduction of a point for the fastest lap in a race will be approved, with drivers that finish inside of the top ten eligible for an extra point should they set the fastest time.

“One point will be awarded to the driver who achieved the fastest lap of the race and to the constructor whose car they were driving, providing that the lap time was achieved without incurring a penalty and the driver was in the top 10 positions of the final race classification.

“No point will be awarded if the fastest lap is achieved by a driver who was classified outside the top 10.”

Furthermore, the FIA World Motorsport Council has given a conditional green light on the implementation of the rule for this coming season, with an electronic vote deadline expiring on Monday.

An official announcement is expected to happen ahead of the season opener for the 2019 season in Australia next weekend.