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[McLaren Fan]

From F1 Live:

In the eyes of fans seeking an unpredictable sporting spectacle, the result of Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix was ‘very, very bad’.

That is the view of F1 Chief Executive Bernie Ecclestone, who on one level is enjoying Jenson Button's dominance so far in 2009.

"Very, very good result in one way," he told the Daily Express, when considering that only Michael Schumacher and Jim Clark managed the feat of six race wins in a season's opening seven races.

"It is obviously super for him but it is not great for the spectacle, the championship," Ecclestone added.

Some statisticians have calculated that, if 29-year-old Button's run of form continues, the 2009 championship could be mathematically over with six races to spare.

"You like to see superstars doing the job like this but I wish there was a bit more of a challenge,” Ecclestone said. “Might come yet.
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No one in the paddock would be betting against Button, but as Mark Webber pointed out in Turkey, "two DNFs changes things obviously."

The Australian added: "Even if he's cruising and picks up a lot of results, not on the top step, it's going to be a long, long time for people to get that back."

Under Ecclestone’s much hyped but generally derided ‘medals system, Button could have been crowned champion in Hungary, round ten of the championship – assuming he takes the next three wins.

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And Ecclestone still wants his "medal" system...

[EwanM]

Bernard probably believes that if there had been a Medal System in place this year, Vettel would have made a move on Button during the Turkish GP. That he would have had to at all costs. Ecclestone overlooks the fact that Vettel was trying extremely hard and that any move would have probably ended up in both cars being taken out of the race.

This annoys me, sponsors (the very companies Bernie tries to attract) don't want to see their cars in accidents like that.

[GarethStr]

In some aspects Button's dominance is bad for F1 as it does make the WDC seem a bit boring and some races are a bit processional. But overall I think it is good to see that Button is turning his potential into results. Realistically I think, ignoring any split, if the teams have closer cars then the WDC for 2010 will be bloody brilliant. Let's just hope

[myownalias]

Well Bernie did say before the start of the season that the medals system would be good for JB. Dominance of any driver is bad for F1; even though I like JB and I am happy that he has a car that he deserves; I wish his engine would blow up so we could have a different winner; my prediction for the next race: it will be predictable, finishing four seconds ahead of Mark Webber in Turkey flattered the Red Bull; Button was cruising to the finish line, Button was never going flat out in the closing laps!

[EwanM]

Depends how you view it. Formula One is about being the best at the task in hand. And You get Dominance from time to time, simply because one team and/or driver is simply doing the best job out there.

[7UpJordan]

This annoys me, sponsors (the very companies Bernie tries to attract) don't want to see their cars in accidents like that.

And penalties are dished out quicker than you can say Bernie as soon as any accident happens.

[EwanM]

This annoys me, sponsors (the very companies Bernie tries to attract) don't want to see their cars in accidents like that.

And penalties are dished out quicker than you can say Bernie as soon as any accident happens.

Exactly!

[scotty]

Bernie stating the obvious there!

Anything is still possible really, in '06 Alonso took 84 points from the first 9 races and it still went to the wire. Even though that was completely manufactured through crazy blatant stunts like Monza qualifying... i hope we don't see any more BS like that this season to 'improve the spectacle'.

[EwanM]

Bernie stating the obvious there!

Anything is still possible really, in '06 Alonso took 84 points from the first 9 races and it still went to the wire. Even though that was completely manufactured through crazy blatant stunts like Monza qualifying... i hope we don't see any more BS like that this season to 'improve the spectacle'.

I've not said much on this issue, but you raise an excellent point.
Take last year, the FIA did help manufacturer a few things here and there to keep the title open.
2003 and the Michellin tyre fiasco is another.

[myownalias]

But you have to admit that we don't see drivers going all out for the win any more; looking back to the 1994-95 when Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher were going at it hammer and tongs often colliding resulting in one or both being taken out of the race, Adelaide '94 springs to mind; that was exciting racing; and regular mechanical failures added unpredictability. It may have been a two horse race but it was exciting to watch. the new 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 points system has meant that drivers going for the win at any cost has all but evaporated. I believe we should revert back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 points system, that'll encourage overtaking!

[scotty]

Bernie stating the obvious there!

Anything is still possible really, in '06 Alonso took 84 points from the first 9 races and it still went to the wire. Even though that was completely manufactured through crazy blatant stunts like Monza qualifying... i hope we don't see any more BS like that this season to 'improve the spectacle'.

I've not said much on this issue, but you raise an excellent point.
Take last year, the FIA did help manufacturer a few things here and there to keep the title open.
2003 and the Michellin tyre fiasco is another.

Yup, the Bourdais penalty in Japan for example was pretty blatant last season given the timing of it!

[EwanM]

But you have to admit that we don't see drivers going all out for the win any more; looking back to the 1994-95 when Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher were going at it hammer and tongs often colliding resulting in one or both being taken out of the race, Adelaide '94 springs to mind; that was exciting racing; and regular mechanical failures added unpredictability. It may have been a two horse race but it was exciting to watch. the new 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 points system has meant that drivers going for the win at any cost has all but evaporated. I believe we should revert back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 points system, that'll encourage overtaking!

1994 another year. OOOO I'm being outrageous...

[racechick]

This annoys me, sponsors (the very companies Bernie tries to attract) don't want to see their cars in accidents like that.

And penalties are dished out quicker than you can say Bernie as soon as any accident happens.

Exactly!

So you reckon penalties will be dished out to slow Button? CRAP CRAP CRAP!!!!!!!! Thats as bad as fining Mclaren stupid amounts! Bad as Spa!! Stop messing with F1 and let guys race! Let the best car/driver win !! ...OOps! sorry just went off on a rant!

[myownalias]

But you have to admit that we don't see drivers going all out for the win any more; looking back to the 1994-95 when Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher were going at it hammer and tongs often colliding resulting in one or both being taken out of the race, Adelaide '94 springs to mind; that was exciting racing; and regular mechanical failures added unpredictability. It may have been a two horse race but it was exciting to watch. the new 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 points system has meant that drivers going for the win at any cost has all but evaporated. I believe we should revert back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 points system, that'll encourage overtaking!

1994 another year. OOOO I'm being outrageous...

I got this one right; I was referring to the two seasons of 1994 and 1995... when Hill was at Williams and Schumacher at Bennetton.

[EwanM]

But you have to admit that we don't see drivers going all out for the win any more; looking back to the 1994-95 when Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher were going at it hammer and tongs often colliding resulting in one or both being taken out of the race, Adelaide '94 springs to mind; that was exciting racing; and regular mechanical failures added unpredictability. It may have been a two horse race but it was exciting to watch. the new 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 points system has meant that drivers going for the win at any cost has all but evaporated. I believe we should revert back to the 10-6-4-3-2-1 points system, that'll encourage overtaking!

1994 another year. OOOO I'm being outrageous...

I got this one right; I was referring to the two seasons of 1994 and 1995... when Hill was at Williams and Schumacher at Bennetton.

Oh no your right about the years, im just saying 94 was another attempt by the FIA to manufacturer a title fight.