[Relsenlilky]

Hi guys its come to my attention that for the first time ever the FIA have put Bernies medal system up to a vote by the fans.

As Bernie has likley bribed many people or found a computer hacker to help things go his way, if you dont want Medals please vote. If anyone knows of any other large F1 internet communitys as I only know here and planet F1 could you remind them to.

Dont let Bernie and his crazy mind destroy 60 years of F1 points with medals.

http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...8/12/8775.html

[luspikals]

I think they should try it with a Gp2 season first so its impact on the racing can be actually evaluated before just tossing it into the F1 rulebook.

[GoblinGaga]

I've voted but I expect him to push it through for 2010 whatever the fans think.

[wmirkru]

Voted to leave it as it is, but I'd prefer an overhaul of the points system that encourages drivers to push for a win rather than settle for a safe 8 points in 2nd.

[Soypopetype]

Are you sure this poll on the website (F1.com not actually the FIA site) has any effect on proposed changes?

[thargeagsaf]

Voted leave it as it is !

[wmirkru]

I'd imagine the vote is purely for entertainment, I cannot imagine the FIA actually listening to us mere fans of the sport.

[Romarionsion]

Imagine a world where if what the fans thought was important guided the FIA......



Max would be gone but USA and Canada GP would not, Spa would always be Spa......

bernie would be worth a few billion less, passes to the pits would be $5,000 less and passes on track would be far more........

Humm, so how should I vote??? Against will probably make them think it should be.....

[Numbiydq]

I voted no, plain and simple, i dont want this medal system in at all. Bring it in, and you may as well chuck 60 years of points scoring records down the loo

[GoblinGaga]

Imagine a world where if what the fans thought was important guided the FIA......



Max would be gone but USA and Canada GP would not, Spa would always be Spa......

bernie would be worth a few billion less, passes to the pits would be $5,000 less and passes on track would be far more........

Humm, so how should I vote??? Against will probably make them think it should be.....

To be fair though Max did say that he wanted to do some market research before introducing the medals system and shorter races, it's not like fans get to decide every decision. Though I agree that this poll is probably just for that website and the FIA won't even look at it.

[Romarionsion]

To be fair though Max did say that he wanted to do some market research before introducing the medals system and shorter races, it's not like fans get to decide every decision. Though I agree that this poll is probably just for that website and the FIA won't even look at it.

Shorter races?? There is No way I would imagine there would be shorter races, because just as other have pointed out the error of my ways to me in thinking NO wings should be the better case. problem with no wings, where do all those ads go.....

It is called "ad time" as in less air time, means less time to sell ads......

The big worry over the qualifying and changes, got nothing to do with making fans happy, as it does with getting people to watch and sell those ads for those particular broadcasts.

So as long as the fans is watching TV and the money is rolling in, fans being happy or unhappy matters not the least.

I doubt that the fans who really know and have feelings as to what makes them happy, are enough in number and willing to do that which will make Bernie and them pay attention: Turn off and leave off, the television.

[HOTgirlsXXL]

Imagine a world where if what the fans thought was important guided the FIA......



Max would be gone but USA and Canada GP would not, Spa would always be Spa......

bernie would be worth a few billion less, passes to the pits would be $5,000 less and passes on track would be far more........

Well... take count that democracy only works when you agree with it...

[lierro]

F1.com is Bernie's site not the FIA's, so the result will be th eone that suits Bernie's interests.

[electmobile]

now lets say you have a driver that wins 5 time and comes second 8 times and 1 3rd

but the other wins 6 races and 4th place or more back the rest he would take the WDC

that is BULL SH**

[Indessasp]

I think they should try it with a Gp2 season first so its impact on the racing can be actually evaluated before just tossing it into the F1 rulebook.

Not a bad idea. I remember when new circuits had to host at least one major event before being allowed an F1 race, but that went out the window some time ago.

Voted to leave it as it is, but I'd prefer an overhaul of the points system that encourages drivers to push for a win rather than settle for a safe 8 points in 2nd.

The medal idea may be the wrong way to go, but think it is trying to achieve what you're after.

[gluckmeea]

I think they should try it with a Gp2 season first so its impact on the racing can be actually evaluated before just tossing it into the F1 rulebook.

agreed. at least in gp2 a drivers' championship is more meaningful as they are all using the same equipment and results are primarily down to the driver. consistency is the key.

f1 should be a team championship only(driver/engine/chassis/engineers). i'm not surprised so many f1 drivers didn't want equal equipment as their shortcomings would be more easily highlighted.

[Broorbbub]

I voted leave it; pino!! can we have our own poll please. Thanks.

[ruforumczspam]

Who else thinks the results will never be published?

[MeatteCen]

No. I hate the idea.

[Duaceanceksm]

Add another for the No vote.

Do something about the points (pre 2003 system anyone?) but medals aren't the answer. They won't guarantee a title deciding finale and they won't guarantee more lead-swapping passing manouvres. Drivers will still be cautious for most of the season for the simple reason that the teams want the constructors points, prize money and straight cars.

A pass for the lead will only come about if it clearly there. Drivers aren't going to suddenly make a quantum leap in risk taking because of a medals system. I can't recall drivers becoming more daring when the points for a win was increased from 9 to 10. Why should this be any different?