Smooth Operator 10 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The drivers championship will now be decided by whoever wins the most races rather than points. So you could have the championship over with several races left which will mean absolutely nothing, have crap attendance figures and tv ratings. Well done to whoever took this decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. Lets remember one of the races that Massa won he won because of the FIA and their ridiculous application of the 'rules'. If they wanted wins to carry more weight they should go back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 point system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. The idea is that it would encourage overtaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. The idea is that it would encourage overtaking. I don't think the drivers aren't overtaking because they don't want to, its because its bloody difficult in modern-era F1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. The idea is that it would encourage overtaking. I don't think the drivers aren't overtaking because they don't want to, its because its bloody difficult in modern-era F1. True, but the idea is (and it's not Fop's idea - if Bernie listened to Fop, they'd have limited Nitrous back in and blades on the wheels ) that a driver will not risk an overtaking manoeuvre when when coming 2nd or 3rd or whatever will do - which is pretty true, whether it's the best solution . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 True, but the idea is (and it's not Fop's idea - if Bernie listened to Fop, they'd have limited Nitrous back in and blades on the wheels ) that a driver will not risk an overtaking manoeuvre when when coming 2nd or 3rd or whatever will do - which is pretty true, whether it's the best solution . While talking in the third person is incredibly douchy, I do agree with your suggestions. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. The idea is that it would encourage overtaking. I don't think the drivers aren't overtaking because they don't want to, its because its bloody difficult in modern-era F1. True, but the idea is (and it's not Fop's idea - if Bernie listened to Fop, they'd have limited Nitrous back in and blades on the wheels ) that a driver will not risk an overtaking manoeuvre when when coming 2nd or 3rd or whatever will do - which is pretty true, whether it's the best solution . Smaller wings are a step in the right direction, but I'd ban carbon brakes. The ridiculously short braking distances make it almost impossible to get a run on someone these days. Steel brake discs please (and suspension parts, lets have a bit of wheel-banging back too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. The idea is that it would encourage overtaking. I don't think the drivers aren't overtaking because they don't want to, its because its bloody difficult in modern-era F1. True, but the idea is (and it's not Fop's idea - if Bernie listened to Fop, they'd have limited Nitrous back in and blades on the wheels ) that a driver will not risk an overtaking manoeuvre when when coming 2nd or 3rd or whatever will do - which is pretty true, whether it's the best solution . Kitman likes your suggestions. Kitman thinks that if they introduce these, plus mounting a whale harpoon on the front of the cars, F1 might actually be worth watching for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 There will be a 'boost button' of sorts, if the KERS systems work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6702 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. Lets remember one of the races that Massa won he won because of the FIA and their ridiculous application of the 'rules'. If they wanted wins to carry more weight they should go back to the 'best 9 results in a season' system. FYP Complete lunacy and totally contradicts what they've said in the past (the reason they went to 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 from 10-6-4-3-2-1 was so they could avoid the driver's championship being concluded midway through a season. Smacks of Bernie being at fault more than Max IMO - he was desperate to get the Gold, Silver & Bronze farce in and when that failed, this became the natural replacement! They've just had the most gripping finish to a WDC ever and, had they applied these new rules last season, the championship would have been over when Massa crossed the line NOT Hamilton. Total and utter farce! Sorry to say this Dr Ken but I doubt this change would have been drafted in if it had been a Ferrari which had won it by the skin of their teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Another proposal is to change the name from Formula one to Ferrari one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sorry to say this Dr Ken but I doubt this change would have been drafted in if it had been a Ferrari which had won it by the skin of their teeth. Another proposal is to change the name from Formula one to Ferrari one. I'm beginning to get that siege mentality that ManU fans always seem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 91 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I question how thoroughly they've thought it through. I know there were muttering at the end of last season about if Massa won more races didn't he deserve it, but the last two seasons have been decided at the end of the final race, what more can they want in terms of a cliffhanger? Also Keke Rosberg was the 1982 World Champion despite only winning ONE race because he was the most consistent in one of the most eventful seasons of F1 history. Lets remember one of the races that Massa won he won because of the FIA and their ridiculous application of the 'rules'. If they wanted wins to carry more weight they should go back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 point system. Another proposal is to change the name from Formula one to Ferrari one. they should just do points for top 5 or 6 cars with 1st getting double what second gets. include fractions. The FIA have always had a silent "T" on the end haven't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 This is almost unbelievable! Bernie all over, Just when they've got it right aswell I give it one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Sounds like the proposal has been deferred until 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport...one/7955790.stm Useless bastards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If everyone had the same budget/engine/package, then it would be a sport again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If everyone had the same budget/engine/package, then it would be a sport again. Thought it was exciting enough last year tbf. Should be left as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If everyone had the same budget/engine/package, then it would be a sport again. Sounds a bit like football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If everyone had the same budget/engine/package, then it would be a sport again. Sounds a bit like football. No point in putting Shola in a Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Could put him in a package and send him somewhere though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 should be two separate championships - the drivers and the constructors Each driver gets to drive each of the cars twice - that would soon sort out who is really best................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6702 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 If everyone had the same budget/engine/package, then it would be a sport again. And totally go against the ethos of Formula One? There's plenty of other 'controlled' formulae out there - this one so have the free-est reigns of all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 "ethos"???? It's not a sport - its a machine for making B Ecclestone rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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