isaidno Posted 11 December 2009 Posted 11 December 2009 Formula 1's points scoring system will be changed next season under a new scheme proposed by the sport's bosses.At the moment, the top eight finishers earn 10, eight, six, five, four, three, two and one point respectively. The new proposal will see the winner take 25 points, 20 for second place, 15 for coming third and then 10, eight, six, five, three, two and one points. The World Motor Sport Council agreed to introduce the new system to reflect the expansion from 10 to 13 teams. The plan to change the scoring system came from the FIA's F1 Commission, which is made up of key stakeholders from the teams, promoters, suppliers and sponsors, and chaired by president Bernie Ecclestone. Last season Ecclestone tried to introduce a medals system, with the championship being decided by race victories rather than cumulative points, but the idea was shelved after receiving an unenthusiastic reception.
Asha Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Formula 1's points scoring system will be changed next season under a new scheme proposed by the sport's bosses.At the moment, the top eight finishers earn 10, eight, six, five, four, three, two and one point respectively. The new proposal will see the winner take 25 points, 20 for second place, 15 for coming third and then 10, eight, six, five, three, two and one points. The World Motor Sport Council agreed to introduce the new system to reflect the expansion from 10 to 13 teams. The plan to change the scoring system came from the FIA's F1 Commission, which is made up of key stakeholders from the teams, promoters, suppliers and sponsors, and chaired by president Bernie Ecclestone. Last season Ecclestone tried to introduce a medals system, with the championship being decided by race victories rather than cumulative points, but the idea was shelved after receiving an unenthusiastic reception. I'm actually a fan of this change. Number of points places definitely needed to be extended, and I feel with a bigger difference between 1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd etc there is surely more encouragement to fight right until the last lap to get many more points.
Asha Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Oh, and Trulli and Kovalainen confirmed as drivers for Lotus next season. For a new team, I think that's a pretty decent line-up.
Ford Super Sunday Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Can someone for fluck sake give Davidson a drive!
Asha Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Can someone for fluck sake give Davidson a drive! Still lots of seats available for next year. Virgin, maybe?
Ford Super Sunday Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Still lots of seats available for next year. Virgin, maybe? Better do, or i'm gowna kick off!
Asha Posted 14 December 2009 Posted 14 December 2009 Better do, or i'm gowna kick off! Good, I like to see a bit of emotion. Saying that, if Felipe or Fernando don't win the title next year, I'll get very emotional. Last two years have been about painful as they possibly could be in terms of F1. Even just to be in the title race would be a start, after last years consecutive disasters.
dandannieldanok Posted 23 December 2009 Posted 23 December 2009 I'm thrilled he's back, definitely one of my top 5 sportsmen of all time. I do wonder how he'll cope with the rigours of a full season, and I'm still a bit sceptical as to whether he'll actually complete the season, but here's hoping he will.
isaidno Posted 23 December 2009 Posted 23 December 2009 brilliant news , can't wait to see him race against Hamilton & Vettel in 2010
Legend_in_blue Posted 23 December 2009 Posted 23 December 2009 Let's have some more of this...!!! And this...!!! Controversy... He'll bring the good times next season.I'm off to Silverstone. Who's up for that one?
isaidno Posted 24 December 2009 Posted 24 December 2009 Administrators have failed to find a buyer for the lease on the Donington Park racetrack, it has been confirmed.The previous leaseholder Donington Ventures Leisure Limited went bust in November with debts of about £20m. Despite having interest from several parties, an agreement to take over the track and the 150-year lease could not be reached, administrators said. The lease will now go back to owners the Wheatcroft family to decide the future of the complex. Donington Ventures Leisure Limited had won a 17-year contract to host the Formula One British Grand Prix but failed to raise enough backing. Some work had already been done to convert the track but it was stopped part way through, meaning the course is currently not suitable for racing. Earlier in December it was confirmed Donington would not host the 2010 British Superbike Championship, which had been a regular at the circuit.
Ford Super Sunday Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 FIA overturn the life ban of Flavio Briatore!
Sparky Posted 5 January 2010 Posted 5 January 2010 FIA overturn the life ban of Flavio Briatore! Haha, they grow some balls and ban him for life and then overturn it within 2 years
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