Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Bernie Ecclestone's plans to introduce medals into Formula One looks likely to be shot down by both the FIA and the teams, according to the British press."
SportsFilter (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Ecclestone says Formula One will use a medals system next year to decide the title. "When asked if it was fair that someone who wins six races but doesn't finish any others beats someone who had finished every race in second place, Ecclestone replied: "He'll have to try harder next year."" Eddie Jordan remains unconvinced .
F1 Minute (Free subscription) | yesterday
Recommended links for December 1st, 2008: Germans talk of troubles with Grand Prix - This all may have something to do with Bernie Ecclestone's desire to see Formula 1 race winners awarded with gold, silver and bronze medals - an Olympic concept - to try to create the perception that F1 is on the same kind [...]
F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Formula one teams will discuss Bernie Ecclestone’s ‘medals’ scoring system for the first time this week, according to BMW-Sauber chief Mario Theissen. The German said Ecclestone, who insists the new system will be in place for 2009 having achieved the support of the teams, had been premature in his declarations. “(This week) will be the first time [...]
F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Sidestepping blame for the dropping of the Canadian Grand Prix, Bernie Ecclestone insists governments did not do enough to save the Montreal race. Quoted by the French language La Presse, the F1 chief executive reportedly told Canadian radio that he made “great efforts” to keep the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as an F1 venue in 2009 and [...]
Crash.Net (Free subscription) | 29/11/2008
Bernie Ecclestone's headline-grabbing bid to repalce the current F1 scoring system may not even be on the agenda for approval by motorsport's governing body.
Rediscover Formula One (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
Well i am back with a bang, just finished with my written exam, only 2 pracs left. Anyway, Bernie Ecclestone has come up with the weirdest F1 idea i have heard in a long time. He has suggested Olympics inspired medals instead of the usual championship points structure. Infact he has insisted that this would be in place by 2009 Melbourne grand prix. All those who used to make lots of useless facts...
QPR REPORT (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
- Visit the QPR Report Messageboard for additional material of interest! including : Other Clubs Reducing Prices because of VAT Cuts ---- Updated Biography of Bernie Ecclestone (including re QPR) Leigh Journal/November 28 - Helguson loan deal done at last - QPR will be given the option of signing Heidar Helguson after finally completing a loan move for the wantaway striker. - The Championship club...
www.OSIR.org.in (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
Bernie Ecclestone believes his controversial medal system to decide the Formula One world drivers’ championship will be introduced next year. The Formula One chief said he expects his plan to be ratified at the next FIA World Motorsport Council Source: news.uk.msn.com Suvarnabhumi closure costing 3 bln baht per day - Bangkok Post(Bangkok Post.com) Board [...]
F1 Fanatic (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
“Bernie Ecclestone: King of Sport” is a revised and updated version of Terry Lovell’s biography of the man who has single-handedly shaped Formula 1 over the past three decades and more. Scarcely a week passes without us discussing Ecclestone’ latest move, whether it’s the dropping of a well-loved track from the F1 calendar, a new commercial [...]
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 28/11/2008
LONDON, Nov. 27 (UPI) -- Bernie Ecclestone, the head of Formula One, plans to introduce a revamped scoring system next season, the BBC reported. Ecclestone wants gold, silver and bronze medals given to the top three finishers. In the 2008 season, England's Lewis Hamilton beat Brazil's Felipe Massa, 98 points to 97. It's going to happen, Ecclestone told the BBC earlier this week. The whole reason for...
F1Technical.net (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
It appears that Bernie Ecclestone's radical plan to replace the current points system with a medal system will not be introduced in 2009 after all. The governing body is far from enthusiastic on the proposed change. The FIA is also not convinced that the F1 teams are supporting idea of Ecclestone as the F1 supremo claimed yesterday.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Bernie Ecclestone has been causing a stir (again) in the world of Formula One with his proposed new points scoring system. Eddie Jordan called the plans 'nonsense' while fans of the sport have reacted with bemusement.
BlogF1 (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
According to The Times newspaper this morning, the FIA are apparently not entirely convinced by Bernie Ecclestone’s latest idea of scrapping points and awarding drivers with medals for their performances in races next season. For 59 seasons the Drivers World Championship has been decided by the amount of points earned, but under Ecclestone’s new scheme, [...]
Channel 4 (Free subscription) | 27/11/2008
Bernie Ecclestone believes his medal system to decide the Formula One world drivers' championship will be introduced next year.
