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Originally Posted by Greem
I've long pondered whether turning the system upside down would work, where the points tally is in terms of finishing positions.
The driver & team with the smallest score at the end of the season is declared champion. In the event of a tie, the number of first place positions, second place positions and so on are taken into account (as they are now).
Penalty points could be applied to the overall score rather than having insane grid penalties like we've had in the past. Too many specific components in the season? That adds onto your position tally. Races would start in qualifying order.
It would simplify things greatly, I think.
And that is why it will never happen!
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This system was used in the 1930s European Championship but it is way too rewarding of consistency, punishing retirements incredibly harshly and barely rewarding race wins at all. In 2024, Sergio Perez would be leading the championship right now, and would continue to do so if he finished second to Verstappen for the next eight consecutive races, or second to Sainz for the next 17.