Rosberg loves the Double Points situ'
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i wouldn't like the change to double points for the last race become decisive in winning the drivers championship between Lewis and Nico as it feels like a completely arbitrary joker - why should one race be randomly worth double any other.
However, if Ricciardo gets it from the last race, I will at least find that quite amusing.
However, if Ricciardo gets it from the last race, I will at least find that quite amusing.
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/9539844/Trio-...
More people comment as the season end is not far away...
More people comment as the season end is not far away...
Article said:
The 2014 World Championship could yet be decided by the double-points rule in Abu Dhabi, but three F1 legends believe it would devalue the sport.
Lewis Hamilton holds a 17-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with only three races to go, but the title race remains wide open as double points will be on offer at the season finale in the United Arab Emirates.
Rosberg has admitted in the build-up to the United States GP that he "loves" the new rule, but Sir Stirling Moss doesn't share his views.
"I have enjoyed the races this year, they have been extremely good," Moss, who finished runner-up in four Championships, told Press Association Sport. "Although there is no doubt to win a race you need a Mercedes engine first, and then you need Lewis.
"Lewis is certainly a very fast, competent driver, and well lined up for his second title.
"But I don't really like the idea of double points at the last race. It seems to be a pretty stupid thing to do."
Surtees, who won the 1965 F1 World Championship as well as four 500cc titles between 1956 and 1960, admits Rosberg should not be written off with the rule in mind.
"It's not a very satisfactory situation," he said.
"It is a gimmick I don't particularly like. I'm not sure it's fair on drivers or teams, but it is a factor.
"So I wouldn't underestimate Nico in any way as he's a very intelligent driver, although he has made the odd mistake lately."
Hamilton initially received a lot of criticism for the way he conducted himself earlier in the season, but Surtees feels he has changed.
"Lewis does appear to have found some calmness in his driving," the 80-year-old added.
"Some of the things he has said and done off the track were once counter-productive for both the sport and for him.
"But it's been pleasing to see he has come to a point where he is focusing more and seems to be presenting himself in a better fashion."
Meanwhile the outspoken Stewart, who won three titles between 1969 and 1973, feels the sport should be kept "pure".
"I'm not a supporter," the 75-year-old said. "I don't think they should be there. We have to keep it pure. I don't think it's going to add anything to the season.
"I would rather the World Championship was won on purity, which means one set of points."
Lewis Hamilton holds a 17-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg with only three races to go, but the title race remains wide open as double points will be on offer at the season finale in the United Arab Emirates.
Rosberg has admitted in the build-up to the United States GP that he "loves" the new rule, but Sir Stirling Moss doesn't share his views.
"I have enjoyed the races this year, they have been extremely good," Moss, who finished runner-up in four Championships, told Press Association Sport. "Although there is no doubt to win a race you need a Mercedes engine first, and then you need Lewis.
"Lewis is certainly a very fast, competent driver, and well lined up for his second title.
"But I don't really like the idea of double points at the last race. It seems to be a pretty stupid thing to do."
Surtees, who won the 1965 F1 World Championship as well as four 500cc titles between 1956 and 1960, admits Rosberg should not be written off with the rule in mind.
"It's not a very satisfactory situation," he said.
"It is a gimmick I don't particularly like. I'm not sure it's fair on drivers or teams, but it is a factor.
"So I wouldn't underestimate Nico in any way as he's a very intelligent driver, although he has made the odd mistake lately."
Hamilton initially received a lot of criticism for the way he conducted himself earlier in the season, but Surtees feels he has changed.
"Lewis does appear to have found some calmness in his driving," the 80-year-old added.
"Some of the things he has said and done off the track were once counter-productive for both the sport and for him.
"But it's been pleasing to see he has come to a point where he is focusing more and seems to be presenting himself in a better fashion."
Meanwhile the outspoken Stewart, who won three titles between 1969 and 1973, feels the sport should be kept "pure".
"I'm not a supporter," the 75-year-old said. "I don't think they should be there. We have to keep it pure. I don't think it's going to add anything to the season.
"I would rather the World Championship was won on purity, which means one set of points."
The Moose said:
fomb said:
As long as the winner wins by more than 25 points I don't care about the rule 
Expand as I struggle to understand why?!tight fart said:
It would also be a shame if Marussia lose their place in the constructors title to the double points.
With Caterham missing the final races the lowest Marussia can finish is tenth, and then only if a Sauber finishes ninth or higher in the race. Otherwise they will hold on to their current ninth spot.The difference in prize money between ninth and tenth is relatively small compared to the difference between tenth and eleventh. If Caterham somehow survive into 2015 they will get $0 from this season's efforts. If Marussia survive they will get $45-50m.
Tony2or4 said:
The Moose said:
fomb said:
As long as the winner wins by more than 25 points I don't care about the rule
Expand as I struggle to understand why?!Or they both DNF in the final race, and Lewis wins by 3 points.
There are so many scenarios where fomb's statement doesn't work!
Edited by RenOHH on Thursday 30th October 23:04
RenOHH said:
Tony2or4 said:
The Moose said:
fomb said:
As long as the winner wins by more than 25 points I don't care about the rule
Expand as I struggle to understand why?!Or they both DNF in the final race, and Lewis wins by 3 points.
There are so many scenarios where fomb's statement doesn't work!
Edited by RenOHH on Thursday 30th October 23:04
My ideal scenario:
NExt round - Lewis DNF (maldonado), Rosberg wins.
1 point in it on the final round, first man home wins championship.
My least idea scenario:
Lewis wins next round, Rosberg has a bit of a mare. Enter last round with 48 or 49 point gap.
Last round, lewis DNF (mechanical), rosberg wins.
Scenario 2 would pretty much ruin an otherwise good season...
NExt round - Lewis DNF (maldonado), Rosberg wins.
1 point in it on the final round, first man home wins championship.
My least idea scenario:
Lewis wins next round, Rosberg has a bit of a mare. Enter last round with 48 or 49 point gap.
Last round, lewis DNF (mechanical), rosberg wins.
Scenario 2 would pretty much ruin an otherwise good season...
If that happened, it would be the cherry on top of the season where the chickens came home to roost, and the decline of the sport is really beginning to show.
2 teams are in administration.
Sauber have opened both seats to the highest bidder, and announced Nasr without telling SUT, GUT or their other two drivers.
The cars are more expensive to develop than ever.
Pretty much half the teams are choosing drivers based on their sponsorship money.
Meanwhile the people at the top are just getting richer. It's a bloody shambles frankly.
2 teams are in administration.
Sauber have opened both seats to the highest bidder, and announced Nasr without telling SUT, GUT or their other two drivers.
The cars are more expensive to develop than ever.
Pretty much half the teams are choosing drivers based on their sponsorship money.
Meanwhile the people at the top are just getting richer. It's a bloody shambles frankly.
hairyben said:
Ha, when asked about it in the press conference "...and it's good for the fans it'll be exciting until the end"
he really needs a copy of "how not to be a smug t
t"
He's correct, for the unbiased fans it will be exciting. For the biased fans, it's a good bit of fan-trolling by Rosberg he really needs a copy of "how not to be a smug t
t"
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