points for pole position

**paolo lalli** · 2nd June 2011, 23:21

I do not know if this topic has ever surfaced i would like to see the driver who lands pole position allocated points say 5 in addition to his other scoring points should he do so with all the drama associated with qualification and the importance of pole how many times has that mighty effort been rewarded with nothing in other words thanks for coming but no cigar. it could even be expanded to involve positions 123 just an idea

**REDARMYSOJA** · 3rd June 2011, 00:04

No

**NJB13** · 3rd June 2011, 01:13

Cool to have ideas, but a big no from me on this one

**Rishu** · 3rd June 2011, 04:28

Don't tell Bernie about it

**impactX** · 3rd June 2011, 06:25

Vettel just got 25 more points.

**Fyre** · 3rd June 2011, 08:28

A no from me too, I think the benefits of being on pole is enough incentive for a driver. I also wonder if some of the smaller teams that have no hope getting points in the race, might just set their car up for 1 lap wonders and bag a few points, but then have a rubbish car for the race.

**Ferrarichamp** · 3rd June 2011, 08:50

I don't see why not. It might spice things up a little. I think they should award a couple points for fastest lap, as was the case once upon a time.

**Hornet** · 3rd June 2011, 09:59

Well, if it continues to be a trend where driver only do one attempt in Q3 to save tires, this might actually get them to do more attempts in Q3 and have more action on track

**Ferrari Man** · 3rd June 2011, 10:43

If it were this year we'd be further behind Vettel...

**Ken** · 3rd June 2011, 19:02

Originally Posted by paolo lalli

I do not know if this topic has ever surfaced i would like to see the driver who lands pole position allocated points say 5 in addition to his other scoring points should he do so with all the drama associated with qualification and the importance of pole how many times has that mighty effort been rewarded with nothing in other words thanks for coming but no cigar. it could even be expanded to involve positions 123 just an idea

Unless the P1 qualy TEAM get the points for the WCC then I cant see the teams getting enthusiastic about the idea. Thats where the prize money is at the end of the year.

Sorry

**Suzie** · 3rd June 2011, 19:19

I was in favour of this idea in 2008, but not so much now

**Alonsomaniac** · 3rd June 2011, 19:41

At this moment the idea does not appeal to me very much either........

**Tifoso** · 3rd June 2011, 19:42

Originally Posted by REDARMYSOJA

No

**Rob** · 3rd June 2011, 19:53

Originally Posted by Suzie

I was in favour of this idea in 2008, but not so much now

+1

**puto.havana** · 3rd June 2011, 20:29

Originally Posted by REDARMYSOJA

No

How rude! It's "No, thank you."!

**Stormsearcher** · 3rd June 2011, 21:08

If that be the case, you should give off points to best strategy, best tyre wear, best team outfit etc., Doesnt make sense. Being on pole should be incentive enough.

However, if things do need to be spiced up.. they should give money to the pole sitter, fastest lap, most overtakes etc., Might spur some of the smaller teams to take that extra risk and do something radical to get pole etc.,

**de Portago** · 3rd June 2011, 21:30

Originally Posted by Stormsearcher

If that be the case, you should give off points to best strategy, best tyre wear, best team outfit etc., Doesnt make sense. Being on pole should be incentive enough.

However, if things do need to be spiced up.. they should give money to the pole sitter, fastest lap, most overtakes etc., Might spur some of the smaller teams to take that extra risk and do something radical to get pole etc.,

Yeah, I vote for deducting points for unacceptably looking overalls.