Does F1 need a "championship"?

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Originally Posted by Born Racer

Not really, because I meant that they take a knock-out format with more than 1 match (match equating to race) and then there is an eventual 'champion'.

Tennis still have the ATP world ranking which is although not a champpionship, carries the prestige of 'worlds current best' based on results.

Golf also has a similar individual world ranking AFAIK.

I know nothing about the Castrol Rankings, and frankly have no wish to (my understanding is it is a corporate thing moree aimed at giving Castrol exposure than anything else.
Having said that they from the words on here seem to be similar to the ATP and Golg ranking systems.

Of course we could just give the drivers medals.....