[Rules] Bernie: Six More Cars, and Medals in 2010.

[kipper]

Originally Posted by nycuk

I think pre-qualifying would only happen if there were more than 30 cars attempting to qualify for a maximum 26 car grid. A 30 car entry was commonplace a few years ago, with 4 'DNQ's', all having taken part in qualifying. I think the last time pre-qualifying was necessary was 1992

Pre-Qualifying last took place at the Hungarian Grand Prix in '92, after which Brabham and Andrea Moda left the sport removing the need. Even then, there were a number of entrants that failed to qualify for the race, with the last event when the number of entrants exceeded the number of starters being the '94 Australian Grand Prix. Whilst the numbers may change, pre-qualifying will only be required if the number of entrants exceeds the numbers permitted on the track licence or that can be accomodated in the pits. Therefore, I don't think it would be required as this figure would be higer than the 26 cars currently envisaged.

[Down F0rce]

Didn't we lose Spa in 2006 because their pits didn't have enough room for Super Aguri? This could happen again with other tracks if this idea goes though. I'd like to see it happen, just not at the expense of some classic circuits again...

[Mekola]

Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

Just a thought, are the circuits big enough to handle 13 teams ?

Wasn't the Spa rebuild for example to allow 24 cars?

Spa allowed 36 F3000 cars in 1998, about 30 started the race. Can't see why not they might not adapt the circuit to more cars.

[Mekola]

Originally Posted by nycuk

I wonder if we'll ever get 39 car entries, like 1989 again?!

That's my golden dream. IMHO if more entries are, the champion has more entity, beating most rivals than usual.

[ECW Dan Selby]

Agreed. Even Bernie said he'd love to have Pre Qualifying again. I just think it adds that extra bit of excitement!!

Selby

[Satorian]

Prequalifying is a pretty bad idea and financially probably not viable for the teams. What kind of sponsors are you supposed to attract if you can't promise at least being on the race grid? Prequalifying is a losing proposition for the teams. It would only serve to fill Bernie's and CVC's coffers.

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by Satorian

Prequalifying is a pretty bad idea and financially probably not viable for the teams. What kind of sponsors are you supposed to attract if you can't promise at least being on the race grid? Prequalifying is a losing proposition for the teams. It would only serve to fill Bernie's and CVC's coffers.

Hmmm, even more money for Bernie. I wonder why he'd like to see the return of pre-qualifying?

[Satorian]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Hmmm, even more money for Bernie. I wonder why he'd like to see the return of pre-qualifying?

Yeah, the mind boggles.

[the.cosmic.pope]

So. Medals. Did anyone notice that we had cars squabbling over 2 points at the end of the race? Doesn't this show much we don't need medals?

[Dutton]

It could be argued the "medals" would make the desire to both gain a position and defend a position increase.

In the end, drivers and teams are going to try and move up the race order irrespective of the system (providing it adheres to the principle of higher position=higher reward).

It shows neither "medals" are needed nor unneeded. All it shows is that drivers and teams want to move up the race order.

[parkingjedi]

26 cars...hmmmmm lets see if Bernie can back that up

Qualifying would be very interesting Q1 cut 8, Q2 cut 8 leaving 10 for the pole shoot out.

more back markers at pass in the race too.

Guess it will be like in the old days.

[Dutton]

I think it'd be better if they cut 6 after Q1 and Q2, leaving us with 14 for the shoot-out. Two cuts of 7, leaving 12 for the shootout, would be OK too.

It would be a shame to not extend the shoot-out number when you have 6 more cars in the field.

[Mekola]

Originally Posted by Dutton

I thought the CA limited the field to 24?

GP2 Series was also limited to 24 cars in its inaugural year and in 2006 they expanded it to 26.

[stedevil]

Originally Posted by the.cosmic.pope

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed there will be at three new teams joining Formula 1 next season. "It won't be necessary to discuss it (the medals). If the rules are out before they enter that's how it is."

Well, that is what Bernie thinks. But with massive opposition from ALL Teams, ALL Drivers (AFAIK) and the vast majority of the F1 fanbase, I think he will find it much harder to get this through than he expects. Pretty much nobody but Bernie wants this, and even the FIA/WSMC vote only passed because they where duped into believing the teams actually agree to that this was a good alternative.