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Posted 2010-02-04 19:34:12
http://news.bbc.co.u...one/8497949.stm
A new spread of points for 2010 increases the difference between first and second place, which is now seven points rather than two last year.
Last year, the points went down to eighth place, with 10 points for a win, eight for second and six for third.
Following a meeting of rules think-tank the F1 Commission on Monday, that has now been changed to extend the points down to 10th place with places rewarded in a 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 sequence.
It is the second change to the points system in as many months, after it was realised that a change to 25 points to a win and 20 for second place did not alter the percentage difference between first and second place.
That last paragraph absolutely staggers me! They changed the points system and then it dawned on them that the percentage difference between first and second remained the same?!!! My goodness me, are these people being paid to deliberate and come to these decisions?! I hope not!
I'm a bit old school on the points thing. Don't like the way they keep fiddling. And now with all the top 10 drivers scoring points, it takes away something from the prestige. Still, i guess it's better than the ridiculous medals nonsense!
Edited by rixalex, 2010-02-04 19:35:15.
Posted 2010-02-05 14:49:23
 rixalex, on 2010-02-04 19:34:12, said:
http://news.bbc.co.u...one/8497949.stm
A new spread of points for 2010 increases the difference between first and second place, which is now seven points rather than two last year.
Last year, the points went down to eighth place, with 10 points for a win, eight for second and six for third.
Following a meeting of rules think-tank the F1 Commission on Monday, that has now been changed to extend the points down to 10th place with places rewarded in a 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 sequence.
It is the second change to the points system in as many months, after it was realised that a change to 25 points to a win and 20 for second place did not alter the percentage difference between first and second place.
That last paragraph absolutely staggers me! They changed the points system and then it dawned on them that the percentage difference between first and second remained the same?!!! My goodness me, are these people being paid to deliberate and come to these decisions?! I hope not!
I'm a bit old school on the points thing. Don't like the way they keep fiddling. And now with all the top 10 drivers scoring points, it takes away something from the prestige. Still, i guess it's better than the ridiculous medals nonsense!
Agree entirely. I too couldn't quite believe that they hadn't realised the new points system made no difference between 1st and 2nd place (and v little, if any for the other point scoring places other than 9th and 10th)
But then I thought about it..... fairly typical for top management (in any big business) to not have a clue.
Putting that aside - testing has started - means nothing yet, but at least we've got something to talk about! 
Ferrari and McLaren are looking good (not to mention Sauber!) - Mercedes not so good. But early days yet.
Edited by F1fanatic, 2010-02-05 14:50:38.
Posted 2010-02-06 11:31:57
imo the bigger points spread will be much better, more incentive to win, even between team mates. Hopefully, we wont have team orders for positions, let them duel it out. It will sort out the best driver. 2010 looks like another drama filled year.
The changes keep me interested. It definately beats the processions we had when Ferrari were virtually unbeatable, so boring!!
In saying that the 5x corner cutting sounds dumb
Posted 2010-02-06 11:43:07
Donnyboy, on 2010-02-06 11:31:57, said: imo the bigger points spread will be much better, more incentive to win, even between team mates.
I agree but all we've done is go round in a circle to how it was before when first place = 10 points and second place = 6 points. Only difference now is they now give points to all drivers in the top ten. Is that a good thing? I'm not so sure.
Posted 2010-02-07 19:18:04
Now that some of the cars have had their 1st runs. Which is the ugliest, appreciating that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? That fin on top pf the Ferrari looks ridiculous. I know the McLaren has one but the Ferrari looks really out of place. Actually there could be a safety issue here.
Edited by Mosha, 2010-02-07 19:18:37.
Posted 2010-02-07 21:50:08
Hi Wot engines Sauber running ~~ I know I could google it but I am lazy!
TBWG 
Posted 2010-02-08 08:18:14
http://www.f1fanatic...f1-2010-season/
I think they have got the engine out of Del and Rodney's flying pig  .
Posted 2010-02-08 09:18:36
Posted 2010-02-08 09:27:16
Mosha, on 2010-02-07 19:18:04, said: Now that some of the cars have had their 1st runs. Which is the ugliest, appreciating that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? That fin on top pf the Ferrari looks ridiculous. I know the McLaren has one but the Ferrari looks really out of place. Actually there could be a safety issue here.
the Merc looks worse imo, esp in lime green
ferarri
mclaren has none
Posted 2010-02-08 13:10:01
Posted 2010-02-08 15:06:40
arh ok 
Posted 2010-02-11 13:31:35
Anyone planing to go to the F1 in singapore this year? 'Er in doors' aka the Wife agreed to let me go down this year for the weekend, but need to book way way in advance to get room/flights...
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Posted 2010-02-20 08:07:49
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Anyone planing to go to the F1 in singapore this year? 'Er in doors' aka the Wife agreed to let me go down this year for the weekend, but need to book way way in advance to get room/flights...
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i worked 3 years for Red bull then Honda F1, went to over 40 races and 60 tests , dawn till dusk ,Button winning last year shocked me i always said he would not win as long as he has a hole in is arse(sorry add min) i was shocked he was arrogant moody like a child, i think Ros Brawn and the germans will shine in 2012 (cars go fast for longer than 1 year in this sport ) so expect a German podium championship in 2012 but they will win 3 races min this year ,as for Button and Lewis ,its easy Button took 10 years and a lot of luck ,Lewis took 2 years and a lot of bad luck , Shumacher was the first of the drivers at the circuit and last to leave that says it all to me good luck to the Brits but if the Brazillians did it i would get my flag out
Posted 2010-02-23 00:50:15
ExpatJ, on 2010-02-11 13:31:35, said: Anyone planing to go to the F1 in singapore this year? 'Er in doors' aka the Wife agreed to let me go down this year for the weekend, but need to book way way in advance to get room/flights...
Sorry, Singapore doesn't interest me as its a boring circuit.
But, I'm thinking of going to Malaysia.....
Is there a race there this year? Must check when.
Posted 2010-02-24 20:23:35
See page 7, and Sepang would be my choice. Good value and a great circuit. 
Posted 2010-03-04 19:13:00
Posted 2010-03-04 21:19:58
Posted 2010-03-05 10:30:41
If the perform really badly, they might wish for some HRT. 
Posted 2010-03-14 05:06:14
A new spread of points for 2010 increases the difference between first and second place, which is now seven points rather than two last year.
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