Well it's
that time of year again and the new season is about to begin. This Fantasy
Formula 1 blog has been setup so it's easier for you to keep a track of the
stats and league positions. I'll aim to post the updated results of that weeks
race on this blog the evening after the race.
So let's
check out this years rules and point scoring scheme.
Qualifying:
Points
are awarded to the drivers for qualifying. The points range from 20 points for
pole position down to 1 point for the 20th driver on the grid.
1st - 20pts
2nd
-19pts
...
19th -
2pts
20th -
1pt
Qualifying
positions will be taken as the drivers starting grid position. This is so any
penalties awarded to the drivers are factored in. 0 points are awarded to those that fail to qualify.
Race:
Points
are awarded to both the drivers and teams for the final race results.
Drivers
points:
These
mirror the official FIA point scheme.
1st
25pts; 2nd 18pts; 3rd 15pts; 4th 12pts; 5th 10pts; 6th 8pts; 7th 6pts; 8th
4pts; 9th 2pts; 10th 1pt.
A bonus of 5 points are awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap during
the race.
Teams points:
Again the points mirror those of the FIA point scheme for driver finishing
positions.
1st 25pts; 2nd 18pts; 3rd 15pts; 4th 12pts; 5th 10pts; 6th 8pts; 7th 6pts; 8th
4pts; 9th 2pts; 10th 1pt.
A bonus of 10 points are awarded to every car that finishes the race.
Bonus points:
Double
points will be awarded for your 2 selected tracks.
50 points will be awarded if you correctly predict the 2015 Formula 1 champion.
All
qualifying and finishing positions will be taken from the official FIA formula
1 website, formula1.com.
If a
driver is replaced for whatever reason, you will accrue the points from the
replacement driver.
With the
rules out of the way, lets get down to the business of picking the drivers,
teams and tracks. One selection per group.
Group I
is for any driver you choose to be crowned overall champion.
Entry:
All
choices and forms to be completed no later than Friday 13th March 2015 and
returned to Dom Ward.
Choose wisely, and check back for results.