One team principal told BBC Sport that “most participants would agree
to ditch” the plan, but it seems the teams decided this was not an issue
worthing fighting over. Montezemolo admitted last month that he felt
Ferrari’s right to a veto should be “used for something more important”.
Ecclestone has previously said he thinks the final three races should all
award double points, and that he has received no objections from other
circuits whose races are due to be worth half as much as the season finale.
Meanwhile, Williams yesterday became the first team to reveal what is expected
to be the standard “anteater” nose on Formula One cars this season.
Williams published drawings of the FW36 featuring a narrow section at the
front of the car, which many teams are expected to follow to maximise
aerodynamic performance from the new rules aimed at increasing safety.
McLaren will be the first to officially launch their car today.