Bernie is still pushing the medals
I know, Bernie is known for just making stuff up or throwing out buzz words just to create some attention. However, is it too much to ask of Bernie to come up with something new every now and again? Like really, would it kill you to be even slightly creative instead of dragging out this stupid medals idea again?! What’s next track shortcuts names after Eddie Irvine? Old man, Please.
Speaking at an announcement about Allianz involvement with F1, Bernie said (again) that the new points system is unimpressive and mentioned the medals system (again).
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"If you look at the points system, it has made absolutely no difference. If we had the old system it would be exactly the same position as now. Which is strange. Maybe they will wake up and think about my gold medal system now. Because Mark would have four gold medals now and two other guys with three, so the championship could go all the way to the wire.
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Okay I admit it, I just don’t get it. First, the change in the scoring system from 2009 to 2010 wasn’t about changing the running order of the front teams but spreading the points love a little further down the grid so more teams can get more money at the end of the day. Second, if points equals money then why would you only want to give medals or any other points equivalent just to P1? It doesn’t make sense nor does it make F1 anymore entertaining. Do I care if Webber is ahead because of points or medals – nope not really – I only care that he’s ahead.
Besides, if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: If you want to make F1 more interesting, especially to non-die hards, increase overtaking. Not to NASCAR levels but give me a reason to watch something other than the first five and the last five laps. That’s where you should be focusing you energy, not on gimmicks and stupid parlor tricks. Especially old ones.
And now who’s starting to repeat herself…
