Drivers reject proposed points system change

  • Published on 20 Jul 2018 10:18
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  • By: Jeroen Jonkers

More F1 drivers have come out in opposition to Liberty Media's plans to shake up the points system.

It is believed a proposal to extend the points-paying positions from the top 10 to the highest fifteen finishers per race is being considered.

Fernando Alonso is opposed.

"I remember when Jules (Bianchi) finished ninth in Monaco and it was a small miracle and a great moment for F1.

"If everyone scores points, we will lose a little something magic," the Spaniard said.

According to RMC Sport, Force India driver Esteban Ocon agrees.

"The points system is very interesting at the moment," said the Frenchman.

"It's hard to get into the top ten, and when you do, you're really rewarded."

Romain Grosjean agrees: "Points for the top 10 seems like the best solution."

And Sauber driver Charles Leclerc is also a fan of the current system.

"At first, I told myself that this change would be great, especially for teams like us who are further back," he said. "If we are 14th and not 15th, it would make a real difference.

"But the more I think about it, the more I agree with Fernando. In the top ten, we will be happier when we have a point compared to if everyone gets them."

MADMICK

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Liberty seem to think that transposing what works in the U.S.A. in terms on Indycar etc will work in F1. I hope they learn very soon that they are chalk and cheese before they convert F1 into nothing more than a worldwide Indycar clone. F1 is the ultimate in Technological advancements and pione... [Read more]

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  • f1dave

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    Another fix of something that isn't broken.

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    • Jul 20 2018 - 15:37
    • Liberty has no clue how to run the show in F1.

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      • Jul 20 2018 - 16:40
  • Pity, I actually liked the idea. A shame so few seem to share my enlightened wisdom. ;)

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    • Jul 20 2018 - 17:36
  • MADMICK

    Posts: 19

    Liberty seem to think that transposing what works in the U.S.A. in terms on Indycar etc will work in F1. I hope they learn very soon that they are chalk and cheese before they convert F1 into nothing more than a worldwide Indycar clone. F1 is the ultimate in Technological advancements and pioneering engineering coupled with the best drivers in the world. After all how many F1 drivers have retired from F1 only to go on for many years in Indycar having great success compared to young Indycar Drivers gaining success in F1. Look at the facts and open your eyes Liberty.

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    • Jul 20 2018 - 22:31

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