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[Cubejam]

F1 set to adopt new points system

By Matt Beer Thursday, December 10th 2009, 18:52 GMT

Formula 1 is set for a radical alteration to its points system in 2010 if the World Motor Sport Council approves an F1 Commission proposal to give points to the top 10 finishers in each race.

In today's Commission meeting, chaired by Bernie Ecclestone and attended by FIA president Jean Todt, a new scoring system was put forward which will award 25 points to each race winner, 20 for second place, 15 for third and 10 for fourth, before descending 8-6-5-3-2-1 for fifth through 10th positions.

The change has been proposed to take into account the increased field for 2010, when the addition of the new entrants will take the grid up to 26 cars, its highest figure since 1995.

Assuming it is approved by the WMSC, the change would be the first revision to the points system since the number of scoring drivers per race was increased from six to eight in 2003.

The F1 Commission also agreed that its Sporting Working Group sub-committee should develop "detailed proposals to improve the show" that would take effect next year, and that "the FIA and FOM will further collaborate to enhance the communication and promotion of the championship to the media and its worldwide fanbase."

Great idea. 25 for 1st, 20 for 2nd, 15 for 3rd & 10 for 4th. Good idea.

[scotty]

Wow! Unexpected news. It would mix things up a hell of a lot, and it's far better than the sodding medals.

[Cubejam]

Hell yeah, that medal idea was RUBBISH.

Now... Anyone that said Todt would be bad for F1 is wrong.

He's united FOTA & FIA, hes revised the points system (still to be confirmed by the WMSC), he's backing the plans to support the WRC. Good job so far Todt.

And this points system is great. It gives more importance to the top 3 & especially first place. Glad they have expanded it to 10th place too, now that there are more cars out there.

[racechick]

More like moto Gp.
Like it!!!!!!!! Something to race for

[scotty]

Hell yeah, that medal idea was RUBBISH.

Now... Anyone that said Todt would be bad for F1 is wrong.

He's united FOTA & FIA, hes revised the points system (still to be confirmed by the WMSC), he's backing the plans to support the WRC. Good job so far Todt.

And this points system is great. It gives more importance to the top 3 & especially first place. Glad they have expanded it to 10th place too, now that there are more cars out there.

Agreed - points down to 10th is a good bit of foresight, and no doubt it'll get the both the new and the midfield-rear grid teams' approval too.

I wasn't sure about Todt but said i'd give him a chance, he's doing well at this early stage.

edit: nicked from elsewhere, someone has calculated how it would have shown up in this year's title race -

But 230.5
Vet 203
Bar 183
Web 178
Ham 123

[darwin dali]

Here's a challenge for y'all: find a post on this forum (all the way to its beginning) that proposes a point system that comes closest to the one they're about to approve for next year. Who's the winner?

[scotty]

Here's a challenge for y'all: find a post on this forum (all the way to its beginning) that proposes a point system that comes closest to the one they're about to approve for next year. Who's the winner?

Pfft, i thought of this exact system years ago!

[darwin dali]

Here's a challenge for y'all: find a post on this forum (all the way to its beginning) that proposes a point system that comes closest to the one they're about to approve for next year. Who's the winner?

Pfft, i thought of this exact system years ago!

Proof is in the pudding...

[racechick]

I thought of it before i was born!

[Gaz]

Wow! Unexpected news. It would mix things up a hell of a lot, and it's far better than the sodding medals.

rewards winning alot more

[vaptin]

I recall saying I wanted all places to be scored (possibly with the exception of last), this is kinda step there. . .

[Hexagram]

I like that points system. You should be awarded for finishing in the top 10. Piquet would have loved it last year.

[McLaren]

It's good to see you get more for winning.Didn't agree with 10-8 first and second.25-20 is much better.

[darwin dali]

I thought of it before i was born!

Show me your post and you win the prize

[vaptin]

Alright, I'll bite - whats the prize?