The teams, working with the FIA have agreed a new points system for the 2010 F1 season. The top 10 drivers will now receive points rather than the top 8, in an attempt to encourage teams to race for the win.

The new points system, starting with P1 will be as follows: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1.

In addition to this change, drivers will have to start with the same set of tyres that they qualified with, specifically, the set of tyres that they set their grid time with for their position.

Finally, the controversial double diffusers that ignited a court case at the beginning of the 2009 season will be banned from 2011 onwards. This will ultimately mean less downforce on the cars next year.

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