Formula 1 season finale to be worth double points from 2014

Those are some interesting figure thank you very much. There is one factor that is less tangible that I think needs to be taken into consideration. With the prior knowledge that the last race is worth double points, teams in the fight for the title, and ones that are just looking to gain places in the final standings would most likely institute an engine use strategy that will change the typical strategy, like teams generally using new engines for Monza, and Spa, that can not be applied in retrospect. However, now teams may risk using a tired engine at a race that they would normally use a fresher one in order to ensure that the double points race has a lower use engine. I think it would be rather amusing if it came down to the last race with three pilots in the hunt for the WDC (or three teams for the WCC) and all three took the penalty to have a fresh lump for Interlagos. Perhaps the rules should stipulate that the teams all get a new lump for that double points race.That is one reason I object to this rule. Of course it will be the same for everyone. Just a thought :crazy: .

I think to make it fair they should offer double points for every race of the season. ;)

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Originally Posted by minardi

With the news this morning that the little man wants to make the last THREE races double points, I decided to investigate what a difference (if any) it'd have made in comparison to the right way (no double points), the wrong way (double points for last race), and his new idea of trying to appease the fans but not backing down.

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Nice work Minardi, interesting to see the effect.

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Originally Posted by steveaki13

I think to make it fair they should offer double points for every race of the season. ;)

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That's a good idea, but you're not thinking like Bernie. The logical conclusion is that the points for each race should be awarded in proportion to their sanctioning fee.

Brain seems a little fried today after this, so think these are right.

2002
A - Schumacher wins title at race 11 of 17
B - Schumacher wins title at race 12 of 17 (in Germany)
C - Schumacher wins title at race 15 of 17 (in Italy)

2001
A - Schumacher wins title at race 13 of 17
B - Schumacher wins title at race 14 of 17
C - Schumacher wins title at race 15 of 17

2000
A - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 17
B - Schumacher wins title at race 17 of 17
C - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 17
Note: Interesting to note that with double points in last three races, would have allowed MS to wrap title sooner than if it was double points for just the last race.

1999
A - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16
B - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16
C - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16

1998
A - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16
B - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16
C - Hakkinen wins title at race 16 of 16

1997
A - Villeneuve wins title at race 17 of 17
B - Villeneuve wins title at race 17 of 17
C - Villeneuve wins title at race 17 of 17
Note: MS would have had the 1 point advantage over JV going into the last race in all three scenarios, so likely same incident during the final race.

1996
A - Hill wins title at race 16 of 16
B - Hill wins title at race 16 of 16
C - Hill wins title at race 16 of 16

1995
A - Schumacher wins title at race 15 of 17
B - Schumacher wins title at race 15 of 17
C - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 17

1994
A - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 16
B - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 16
C - Schumacher wins title at race 16 of 16

1993
A - Prost wins title at race 14 of 16
B - Prost wins title at race 15 of 16
C - Prost wins title at race 15 of 16