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No 'jokers' to replace DNFs in shortened season - Ocon
Renault's Esteban Ocon says retirements will prove more costly than usual for drivers in F1's shortened 2020 season. Formula 1 is hard at work rebuilding its 2020 calendar, with the hope of including between 15 and 18 races, although that is an optimistic number for most pundits who see a tally closer to 12 events as a more realistic target. Come what may, it will be a dumbed-down campaign for teams and drivers, during which drivers won't get a free pass for not finishing a race. "Yeah, for sure, there’s not going to be any ‘joker’ [to play], there’s no place for DNFs," Ocon told Sky Sports News. "It’s going to be very important to finish all the races, score all...
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