Carlos Sainz Jr., George Russell, and more drivers address F1’s decision to remove the fastest lap bonus in 2025
AUSTIN — During Thursday’s media day ahead of the United States Grand Prix, one of the biggest pieces of news focused on the decision by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, to remove the bonus point awarded each race for the fastest lap. Instituted five seasons ago, that point would be awarded to the driver who finished in the top ten, and also posted the fastest lap.