F1PointsSystem


Even NASCAR drivers apparently don't like new F1 scoring system

The winner-take-all points system hastily introduced and then hastily rescinded for this year's Formula 1 season truly has no friends outside of Bernie Ecclestone. NASCAR drivers commenting to Fox Sports on the proposed system have trashed it: Carl Edwards, playing the role of NASCAR's Felipe Massa, said, "I think if you determine your champion just based on wins, you're taking a huge gamble of having the wrong champion." That, even though Edwards would have won last season had such a points system been in place. Jeff Burton, echoing nearly ... Read more →

The F1 Olympics: Bernie wants to scrap points, use a medal system in 2009 Jonathon Ramsey

The points system used by Formula 1 has been the subject of debate for years. When the system was expanded after 2002 and began offering points up to eighth position, people thought that would create ...

Even NASCAR drivers apparently don't like new F1 scoring system 8 months ago on Autoblog

The winner-take-all points system hastily introduced and then hastily rescinded for this year's Formula 1 season truly has no friends outside of Bernie Ecclestone. NASCAR drivers commenting to Fox Sports on the proposed system have trashed it: Carl Edwards, playing the role of NASCAR's Felipe ...

The F1 Olympics: Bernie wants to scrap points, use a medal system in 2009 1 year ago on Autoblog

The points system used by Formula 1 has been the subject of debate for years. When the system was expanded after 2002 and began offering points up to eighth position, people thought that would create more suspense since Michael Schumacher was running off with the trophies every year. It didn't ...






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