F1 introduces new points system.

[herr_oberst]

This changes everything.

Formula One changes scoring system--25 points for a win

[Joeaksa]

Its well past time for Bernie and Todt to move on.... forever.

[David]

If they're going to go up to 25 points for a win, why not award points farther back than just 10th place. The single point for 10th place will be just about worthless if the winner is getting 25 points.

Once again they've proven what idiots they are, but at least it's not as stupid as their medal idea.

[legion]

I understand what they are trying to accomplish and I agree with it in theory. With a larger grid, they don't want people way at the back to start playing NASCAR (or lapped traffic messing with front runners) because they WAY far out of the points. However, I think to really accomplish this they do need to extend the points further back into the grid--like at least half way.

[herr_oberst]

A lot of drivers have pay-per-point contracts. That should be interesting (and expensive) to sort out.

As the F1 curmudgeon, I'd like to see the old 9-8-6-5-4-3 system back in place,

(but at least they didn't go with that stupid gold medal idea that Grandma Ecclestone cooked up).

[scottmandue]

How do the spankings figure into this system?

[imcarthur]

It seems that it won't change much.

From Autosport:

"Under the 2010 system, the result of this year's championship would have been exactly the same. Jenson Button would have beaten Sebastian Vettel (243 points to 203), with Rubens Barrichello third (187), Mark Webber fourth (178), Lewis Hamilton fifth (123), Kimi Raikkonen sixth (119), etc.

The close finishes of 2007 and 2008 would have retained the same order under the new system, with the following scores:

2008
Lewis Hamilton 240
Felipe Massa 239

2007
Kimi Raikkonen 271
Lewis Hamilton 270
Fernando Alonso 268

The close finish of 2003 would also have produced the same result, with Michael Schumacher beating Raikkonen 225 to 221.

In fact, you'd have to go back to 1999 to find the first change of place. Under the 2010 system, Eddie Irvine would have beaten Mika Hakkinen to the title 230 to 218. But Irvine would also have won that title under the 2003-2009 system.

The only major impact next season's system will have is the effect the 2.5x increase to the available points has on the statistical history of F1.

For example, in their careers Ayrton Senna scored 614 points, Nigel Mansell 482 and Jackie Stewart 360. A rookie driver now could pass all three in three seasons. Even Schumacher's 1369 wouldn't take all that much catching, which makes rather a mess of history for those that value the all-time stats."

See Autosport

Ian

[Scott at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by imcarthur

It seems that it won't change much.

That's because, proportionally, they didn't change much. First, second, and third are the same as before (just multiplied by 2.5).

Where the old system was
10
8
6
5
4
3
2
1

The new system is (after dividing the new points by 2.5)
10
8
6
4
3.2
2.4
2
1.6
1.2
0.8
0.4


Instead of fiddling with points, I wish they'd do something to reduce turbulence, decrease dependence on aero, and increase dependence on mechanical grip. Formula One used to be so much fun to watch. Now you watch Q3 and that's the race.

[herr_oberst]

"Instead of fiddling with points, I wish they'd do something to reduce turbulence, decrease dependence on aero, and increase dependence on mechanical grip. Formula One used to be so much fun to watch. Now you watch Q3 and that's the race."

+1! +1! +1!