His remarks came in the context of his continuing campaign to radically overhaul the F1 points system.

BBC: F1 boss wants Massa to win title

The World Council also approved the new points system suggested by the F1 Commission on Thursday, with 25 points for a win rather than 10.

BBC: Formula 1 drivers to help stewards adjudicate at races

The last time a Grand Prix was abandoned due to heavy rain was in Australia in 1991 and it is only the fifth time in F1 history that half points have been awarded.

BBC: Drivers back Malaysia abandonment