Point scoring system harming the spectacle?

[kleisj]

I would say yes since the current point system is harming the battle of 1st and 2nd specially in the last day of an event. Nowadays a driver at 2nd place is comfortable to stay there since he is getting 8 points (2 less than the winner). If 6 points were awarded as was done previously I would say that a 2nd place driver would have much more motives to push on the final day. Now they are just happy to finish 2nd gathering the 8 points.
I don't know if this was discussed before but I really believe that the point scoring system needs to be reviewed as would be one factor which could improve the spectacle.

Your views please.

[jonkka]

I pondered the question already in March 2004
http://www.juwra.com/editorials_value_of_win.html

[kleisj]

I pondered the question already in March 2004
http://www.juwra.com/editorials_value_of_win.html

Hmmm sorry , I couldn't remember, well 4 years back is a lot of time!!!
But still is a matter worth discussing specially now that we have 3 to 4 (in best case scenario) possible drivers for a win

[AndyRAC]

No change unless Bernie wants a change for F1, then the points will change for WRC as well.

[Viking]

Also WTCC use this system, so all FIA world championships use it.

[A.F.F.]

No change unless Bernie wants a change for F1, then the points will change for WRC as well.

It's unbelievable how that hairy little hobbit can rule the whole of FIA

[AndyRAC]

It's unbelievable how that hairy little hobbit can rule the whole of FIA

Which is the F1A's fault - they let him get too powerful. Like them or not, the F1A should be making decisions about the sport - not the Promotional affairs boss. We need a powerful President who tells Bernie who is boss.

[jonkka]

We need a powerful President who tells Bernie who is boss.

At that point Bernie would threaten to take F1 away, making FIA yelp like beaten dog. That's what one gets for signing commercial rights away for 99 years.

[Sulland]

Same topic being discussed here as well. A lot of historic views !
http://www.rallye-info.com/forum.asp...&new=15&page=1
The circle is often round...

Comparison btw the F1/ WRC point scoring model and the one used in MotoGP, just to se the result of different FIA score systems.
http://www.freewebs.com/axilla/PoengF1%5F1.JPG
And what it did to the order:
http://www.freewebs.com/axilla/PoengF1%5F2.JPG

[SchUMine]

Also WTCC use this system, so all FIA world championships use it.

Yes but they are doing 2 round each weekend under the same conditions at the same circuit. So this system is perfect for them, enjoyable to watch,fair etc.

But I don't think the same way when talking about rallying. Every rally is different than eachother, every day also every stage is different.So I don't like it!