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[kaizensuru]

So imo, the new points system can't do anything to make drivers push more for wins, at least, being F1 how it is.

I disagree; if a driver settles for three second places instead of challenging for the lead; he will be almost one race win behind without the other driver finishing in the cheap seats. That's the incentive; especially with the drivers/teams being closer this year, with the exception of the refuelling ban, the points system is the only real change!

The problem and what I mean is they CAN'T push for wins more than they always do.

[spankyham]

The new system just looks different because they use higher numbers, but, in reality it is the percentage difference that counts. Under the old system, 2nd was worth 80% of a win, now its worth 72%. not that much of a change really, so pretty much a pointless exercise.

For me the best system was 1991. There 2nd was only worth 60% of a win. What's more only the first 6 got points, which made points more meaningful in my opinion.
1991 was like this:-
1st 10
2nd 6
3rd 4
4th 3
5th 2
6th 1

FOM should not use points to work out how to dish out the share teams share of the revenues.

[mafiyo]

The new points system is to make driver hunt for the race win but the new regulation does not support it. No refueling makes drivers stick to only 1 strategy of 1 mandatory stop and then maintaining the position until the end of race. All need to conserve..., gearbox, tire and even fuel also couldn’t keep u to the finish line if u push it a little much more..