Originally posted by TimberWolf
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F1 stupid rule change
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Originally posted by chrisl View PostIf there are no rewards for finishing in 2nd backwards, will that not just mean that say Lewis or Rikonnon are running in 10th and its 20laps before the end of the race, they will just think to themselves, im not going to get anything here so i might as well retire and save my engine for the next race.
I can just see loads of cars pulling out because its pointless for them to run from 5th onwards as they have little chance of winning the race.
Might aswell wait for the next race and try again to start in a better position or not be low down the grid.Comment
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If it's all about race wins, why not just have a single race to decide the world championship? It would save everyone a lot of time and money.
I always thought it was about the team strategy, mechanics, technicians and drivers over the whole season, but what do I know.
The rule change is stupid and should be rescinded.+50 Xeno Geek Points
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Originally posted by chrisl View PostIf there are no rewards for finishing in 2nd backwards, will that not just mean that say Lewis or Rikonnon are running in 10th and its 20laps before the end of the race, they will just think to themselves, im not going to get anything here so i might as well retire and save my engine for the next race.
I can just see loads of cars pulling out because its pointless for them to run from 5th onwards as they have little chance of winning the race.
Might aswell wait for the next race and try again to start in a better position or not be low down the grid.
Points will decide who is champion and other placings if two or more have the same number of race wins. Two drivers having the same number of wins is far more likely than the previous system (where race wins decided the placings if drivers were level on points). There is substantial prize money for higher placings too.Comment
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Originally posted by TimberWolf View PostAre non-winning driver championship places decided on race wins too? e.g. for a driver that does not win the championship, does a single race win put him higher up the leader board than a zillion second place finishes by another driver?Comment
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They only changed the points system in the first place to combat the brilliance/dominance of Schumacher.
Hamilton would have been runner up under the old rules, and rightly so.The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostThey only changed the points system in the first place to combat the brilliance/dominance of Schumacher.
Hamilton would have been runner up under the old rules, and rightly so.
Hamilton and McLaren did what they needed to win the championship. As it happened, they played it too safe and nearly lost it.
If Hamilton had needed to finish 3rd in the final race, then McLaren would have played a different strategy. Maybe it would have worked, maybe not. We'll never know...
You can't replay the game using different rules - unless those playing the game have no idea what the rules are in the first place?Comment
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Originally posted by Bagpuss View PostHamilton would have been runner up under the old rules, and rightly so.
He's not one for 'racing for points' but has had to do it up till now.
Shame his car looks a bit under average this year - gives button a chance...Comment
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Originally posted by Guinness_Cat View PostIf these rules were in place last year Lewis would have won far sooner.
He's not one for 'racing for points' but has had to do it up till now.
Shame his car looks a bit under average this year - gives button a chance...Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostHe would have lost last year.
He's naturally an aggressive driver anyway.Comment
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