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Thunderstorms raise F1 shortened race points question
Original: F1 shortened race points rules explained as thunderstorms hit Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Thunderstorms at the Bahrain Grand Prix have raised the possibility of a shortened Formula 1 race, prompting explanation of how points are awarded when fewer laps are completed. Under F1 rules, reduced points are allocated if a race does not reach its scheduled distance. Fans and media are discussing how the system would apply if the weather forces changes.
Why now: Thunderstorms threatening the race distance have drawn attention to Formula 1's little-known reduced-distance points rules.
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