Just a few days ago FIA had unanimously taken a decision to alter the way a champion is chosen at the end of the F1 season. They voted in favour of adopting a slightly modified version of Bernie’s medal proposal. However after being slammed by all the F1 personalities and the fans alike, they have decided to revert back to the old system for now. The declaration states that in case FIA and FOTA are unable to come to a mutual understanding regarding the point system, previous years system shall be used while a new system being devised to be adopted in the subsequent season.
Prior to the recently concluded FIA meeting, the FOTA had met and unanimously agreed upon an alternative scoring system wherein the first three places were divided by a margin of 3 each as compared to the 2 earlier. This gave greater value to the driver finishing on top, scoring 12 points. The FIA though had different plans. They rejected the proposed system and instead adopted the one suggested by Bernie. This did not go down well with the F1 teams. Almost everyone spoke their minds against it.
Consistency was a trait not being rewarded by this system. A consistent driver who always manages to come second or third has no chance of winning the championship. And when the fans voiced their dismay over the change, catalysed by fears of a split in the F1 grid, the FIA had no chance but to go back.
Thus we have the same old scoring system of 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 for the 2009 system as well.
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