Will the qualifying rule changes do the sport any good?

[TheKimster]

What do you mates think?

I gather from what I hear that it will be awefully complicated.

I prefer this system, as it gives advantage to Michelin. When that changes, watch me embrace the changes :P

Seriously however, the old qualifying system was still the best. :(

[FormulaJuan]

Yea, I agree.

:D

OQM = Old Qualifying Method Preferred

:P

[JoStream]

The reason the qualifying system is changing frequently is because with the old qualification method, less competitive teams do not receive a fair share of TV coverage.

This is problematic as it decreases sponsor interest in smaller budget, less competitive teams, as has been the case with Minardi for example.

As manufacturers continue to slowly take over teams, as evident with Jordan, Minardi and Sauber this year, said argument becomes of less importance and the qualifying system can change from focusing on financial interests to focusing on interests of the sport. :D

[Carlis]

I am actually not really sure that this new system is an improvement. The details still cloudy about the procedure for the qualy. Some questions that, personally, I do have about it, are:
1. Is it allowed for the teams to drain their tanks in the final qualy? i.e. they start with fuel for 20 laps, then drain the tank for 3 laps, go out and do the flying lap, and then they refill the tank to the original level (20 laps), which seems to be allowed from the vague statement issued by the FIA OR are the teams suppossed to go out as crazy for 5-6 laps, then switch to new tyres and go out again as crazy for 2-3 more laps before the 20 minutes are over? If so, doesn't this system requieres that the engines will have to last for 10-15 more laps than they do right now? Given that the V8 seems to be a bit unstable, I am wondering if maybe we can have a Minardi surprise next year due to frequent DNFs in the first few races (not to mention that the V8 seems to be a BIG step down in power, even with the "correction formula" for the V10).

[7TimeChamp]

welcome to the forum carlis :)

well I agree with what you say. As far as I understand, the statement being as vague as your described it, the 10 cars that fight for the pole position in the thrid session must start the race without refuelling after qualifying.

The other ten cars can take on more fuel.

It sounds quite interesting to me. I'd say it is an improvement. But again, it will probably be best understoond when the new season gets underway. :shock:

And yes, the engine subject is understandable. It just means the teams have to pull back on the horsepower to make up for those 10-15 laps.

Not that Renault have already been doing that... :D

[Carlis]

Thanks for the welcome message :oops: