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Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan
As I understand it the point isn't awarded at all if the fastest laptime is set by a car outside the top 10.
It brings "B" teams into the equation, for example... an Alfa outside the points pits for new tyres and sets a time to ensure that Mercedes can't get it. Or likewise Mercedes get on the phone to Racing point for them to take a pitstop and try to get the fastest lap off Ferrari.
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I think that the FL point should only be for the driver as well.
I was thinking about a possible scenario similar to this.
Abu Dhabi, Vettel is leading Hamilton by 25pts.
Hamilton needs a win + FL to take the title.
Vettel hits trouble, is trundling around in 12th, way off the points, Hamilton leads, with the fastest lap. 10 laps remain.
Vettel pits to go for the fastest lap, twice, having brought extra softs for the weekend to prepare for this exact scenario.
Vettel gets the fastest lap and wins the title, by denying Hamilton the extra point.