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Auto GP to use F1 points system

Auto GP will adopt the Formula 1 points system for 2011, as it pairs up with the FIA World Touring Car Championship

The series will take the place of Formula 2 on the WTCC's support package, and will therefore also have its races broadcast live on Eurosport.

Race one of the Auto GP weekend will mirror the F1 system with points from first to 10th places, while race two the top eight will score 18-13-10-8-6-4-2-1.

Auto GP boss Enzo Coloni said: "Having been a racing driver, I know that winning a race is a really big undertaking. So for Auto GP I wanted a points system giving some more value to wins, both in race one and race two.

"I feel that the F1 allocation system is very good for that, and that it should also bring other good side effects. Extending the points zone in both races we should see drivers fighting for position also when they will be a bit back in the standings, providing a better show for fans on track and on TV."

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