Formula 1 Champion "Winner takes all" System Deferred

E90SLAM · 03-20-2009, 04:17 PM

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...077806,00.html

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The sport's governing body made the announcement after a statement from the Formula One Teams' Association, who questioned the validity of the decision.

The World Motor Sport Council only announced on Tuesday that the 2009 F1 World Drivers' Championship would be decided by the most number of race wins and not the traditional points system.

With opposition from the teams and the question of whether the FIA could even change the rules so close to the new season, they have now relented on implementing the system immediately.

"On 17 March, the FIA World Motor Sport Council unanimously rejected FOTA's proposed amendment to the points system for the Formula One Drivers' Championship," read a statement from the FIA.

JUSTICE PREVAILED!!!

FIA just can't randomly change their sporting regulations illegally!!!

xbook · 03-20-2009, 05:39 PM

I just read this ... WOOHOO!!!!!

...$hit man, do I ever do any freakin' work, WTF ???

E90SLAM · 03-20-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xbook

I just read this ... WOOHOO!!!!!

...$hit man, do I ever do any freakin' work, WTF ???

not gonna happen mate!!!

bknight · 03-20-2009, 11:05 PM

really great news. we could be in line for a really great season. absolutely no reason to change a system that has worked for so long!

mtechnik3 · 03-20-2009, 11:19 PM

That would have for sure killed F1. They need some young fresh blood running FIA. Bernie...retire already. There's already enough anticipation with the new chassis and KERS for 09.
http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2009/3/9035.html

bknight · 03-20-2009, 11:41 PM

couldn't agree more about Bernie. He HAS to go. Max too.

E90SLAM · 03-21-2009, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ///MiroE90

That would have for sure killed F1. They need some young fresh blood running FIA. Bernie...retire already. There's already enough anticipation with the new chassis and KERS for 09.
http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2009/3/9035.html

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Originally Posted by bknight

couldn't agree more about Bernie. He HAS to go. Max too.

or they just drop dead....

MidwestBimmerFan · 03-21-2009, 01:36 AM

FFFEEEEWWWW!!! I was really worried there for a little bit. I'm glad they are sticking to the old system. There was just no point for them to change the point system, Oh wait FIA stands for Ferrari's International Assistance!!! LOL

Peter@VMRWheels · 03-21-2009, 02:13 AM

Oh good... thats one of the worst rule changes you can ever think of... Definitely looking forward to the upcoming F1 Season

SpecC · 03-21-2009, 03:15 AM

well this sure makes things a hell of a lot more competitive

Robin_NL · 03-21-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestBimmerFan

Oh wait FIA stands for Ferrari's International Assistance!!! LOL

E90SLAM · 03-21-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MidwestBimmerFan

FFFEEEEWWWW!!! I was really worried there for a little bit. I'm glad they are sticking to the old system. There was just no point for them to change the point system, Oh wait FIA stands for Ferrari's International Assistance!!! LOL

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Originally Posted by Robin Hood

on the side note...doesn't matter which system they will use.....FIA will do watever it takes to make sure the BIG RED CAR driven by a Brazilian or Finn will win the WDC....

Ramos · 03-26-2009, 09:03 PM

Although the medal winner takes all was a stupid idea, there is a need to reward first place more than they currently do... There is just not enough incentive for a 2nd place driver to go after the win with the current 2 point spread..

All they need to do is use something like:
15
10
7
5
4
3
2
1

and any such combination to reward 1st place a bit more..

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bknight Captain 61 Rep 609 Posts Drives: F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	couldn't agree more about Bernie. He HAS to go. Max too.
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Ramos Colonel 875 Rep 2,908 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (7)	Although the medal winner takes all was a stupid idea, there is a need to reward first place more than they currently do... There is just not enough incentive for a 2nd place driver to go after the win with the current 2 point spread.. All they need to do is use something like: 15 10 7 5 4 3 2 1 and any such combination to reward 1st place a bit more..
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