A different kind of Formula 1 seems promised this year (or Hamilton will romp it - one or other). Some big names have changed shop and there are lots of rookies. Now, Lando Norris - anyone else envision a John Major accent? Alonso will be kicking himself with the results this newbie has achieved so far.
Qualifying was bewildering, I kept forgetting that Red Bull is now powered by Honda (is that Alonso's swinging boot, I can hear?) Returning to same old same old, I have started my "this is the greatest crowd" tally from Hamilton.
A new feature of the championship this year, is the point for the fastest lap (21 points available over the course of the year, which could be a championship clincher. Clearly copied from the original and best fantasy Formula 1 league though). Although, if I understand correctly, you must be in the top ten to score it, which I think sucks.
The race left us with many questions. Why was Sainz on fire? Why does the Melbourne circuit always, literally, attack Ricciardo? Was the Lap 30 battle between Vettel and Verstappen a hint of a potential three horse race for the title? And upon the finish, will it really be a four horse race or will Toto have to step in? Why didn't the drastic aero changes lead to closer racing? How well did ASOS do out of my race viewing? (The greater the spend, the duller the race.) Did my eyes deceive me or was there a 21 second gap between Bottas and Hamilton in a straight fight? Why did no commentator mention that both Williams were still running at the end?
But the question we all need answered is: why did Vettel change his beard to a moustache between press day and qually?
Tuesday 19 March 2019
Australia GP - Results
1. Evel Marque - 90*
2. BottHaas - 76
3. Je suis Charlie - 45
4= PickedInAHurry - 41
4= Hippy F1 - 41
6. The Pitstop Princess - 35
7. Jack the Lad - 33
8. Ferrari Rocher - 22
9. Francesco Bernoulli's Fan Club - 18
*Home track played
2. BottHaas - 76
3. Je suis Charlie - 45
4= PickedInAHurry - 41
4= Hippy F1 - 41
6. The Pitstop Princess - 35
7. Jack the Lad - 33
8. Ferrari Rocher - 22
9. Francesco Bernoulli's Fan Club - 18
*Home track played
Monday 11 March 2019
1. PICKING A TEAM
First you must choose a team name. Anyone who submits a nameless team will not only be allocated a name by me but will score no points for the first race.
The budget this year remains £50million. With this budget you must choose a team comprising of the following:
2 x Drivers
1 x Constructor/Chassis
1 x Engine
Each driver, constructor and engine is given a value based on previous performances and their potential for success during the 2019 season (i.e. the most expensive drivers, cars and engines will be those predicted to be the most successful).
There are no points for coming in under budget.
Deadline for submitting teams is Thursday 14 March 2019. Different teams can be made up of identical drivers and constructors but must have a different home track. If you submit a team and home track that has already been chosen you will be invited to pick again (the bonus of entering early is to get the team you wish).
In the event that a constructor withdraws from the 2019 championship, any FF1 team with their chassis or engine will not be reallocated a different constructor and will score no more points for that chassis/engine. If a constructor is bought out (even after a withdrawal or break from competing) then any FF1 team with that chassis/engine will receive the points scored by the new constructor. A driver picked by a FF1 team will score points for the team with whichever constructor they drive for or no points if they are not competing, i.e. if they are dropped or their constructor withdraws from the championship.
Only one team may be submitted per human being.
Submission should be by email to claire_crawford@hotmail.com
1.2 Prizes
To make the league “more interesting” entry is £10, which will be put into a prize money pot.
The winner will win 50% of the total prize pot, 2nd place 25%, 3rd place 15% and 4th place 10%.
2. HOW TO SCORE POINTS
Scoring starts from the Australian GP onwards. Fantasy points are allocated based on the performance of your drivers, constructor’s cars and engine.
2.1 Drivers
:: The driver who completes the fastest lap in the final qualifying round will receive +15 points.
If a driver receives an engine penalty he will receive points based on his qualifying lap time i.e. we will not penalise FF1 teams for engine changes.
Example, George Russell sets the fastest time in the 3rd qualifying session but has a ten place grid penalty for changing his engine he will still get +15 points.
:: The driver who completes the fastest lap during the race will receive +15 points.
:: The driver who makes up the most positions from their place on the grid (after penalties) to their finishing place will receive +15 points.
In the event of this being tied the driver finishing in the highest position will receive the points.
:: Drivers that finish the race in the top 10 positions will score points as follows;
1st - 25 points
2nd - 18 points
3rd - 15 points
4th - 12 points
5th - 10 points
6th - 8 points
7th - 6 points
8th - 4 points
9th – 2 points
10th – 1 point
2.2 Constructors/Chassis
Each Constructor has 2 cars in the race - you will be awarded points based on the performance of both cars, as follows:
1st - 25 points
2nd - 18 points
3rd - 15 points
4th - 12 points
5th - 10 points
6th - 8 points
7th - 6 points
8th - 4 points
9th – 2 points
10th – 1 point
2.3 Engines
Each Engine supplier has 2 cars in the race - you will be awarded points based on the performance of both cars, as follows:
1st - 25 points
2nd - 18 points
3rd - 15 points
4th - 12 points
5th - 10 points
6th - 8 points
7th - 6 points
8th - 4 points
9th – 2 points
10th – 1 point
2.4 Home Track
Each team should pick one circuit as their Home Track (see 5. CALENDAR). The points scored by their team at this race will be doubled.
3. COMMUNICATIONS
A bulletin containing the scores and possibly a little light-hearted banter will be posted on the website as soon as possible after each race. The blog address is http://thepitstopprincess.blogspot.com
Team listings will be posted on the website.
Notification of results updates by email can be requested.
The website will also contain caption competitions and competitors are invited to post their punditry on the season.
4. PRICES
4.1 Drivers
5 Stars – reigning champion
Hamilton - £27m (driving for Mercedes)
4 Stars – best of the rest
Vettel - £23m (driving for Ferrari)
Leclerc - £21m (driving for Ferrari)
Verstappen - £19m (driving for Red Bull)
Bottas - £16m (driving for Mercedes)
3 Stars – ranked by team choice
Gasly - £11m (driving for Red Bull)
Ricciardo - £7m (driving for Renault)
Raikkonen - £6m (driving for Sauber/Alfa Romeo)
2 Stars – working a long time to be so low
Hulkenberg - £5m (driving for Renault)
Sainz Jr - £4m (driving for McLaren)
Stroll - £4m (driving for Racing Point)
Perez - £4m (driving for Racing Point)
1 Star – would be quicker running
Grosjean - £3m (driving for Haas)
Magnussen - £3m (driving for Haas)
Norris - £3m (driving for McLaren)
Kvyat - £2m (driving for Toro Rosso)
Giovinazzi - £2m (driving for Sauber/Alfa Romeo)
Albon - £2m (driving for Toro Rosso)
Kubica - £2m (driving for Williams)
Russell - £1m (driving for Williams)
4.2 Chassis
5 Stars – reigning champions
Mercedes - £27m
4 Stars – keep having a swipe at the championship
Ferrari - £24m
Red Bull - £19m
3 Stars – will the rebranding work?
Alfa Romeo (formerly Sauber) - £9m
Racing Point - £8m
2 Stars – oh dear
McLaren - £5m
Renault- £5m
Haas - £5m
1 Star – fighting to remain
Toro Rosso - £4m
Williams - £3m
4.3 Engines
5 Stars – reigning champions
Mercedes - £27m
4 Stars – keep having a swipe at the championship
Ferrari - £24m
Honda (Red Bull) - £19m
3 Stars – will the rebranding work?
Ferrari (Alfa Romeo (formerly Sauber)) - £9m
Mercedes (Racing Point) - £8m
2 Stars – oh dear
Renault (McLaren) - £5m
Renault- £5m
Ferrari (Haas) - £5m
1 Star – fighting to remain
Honda (Toro Rosso) - £4m
Mercedes (Williams) - £3m
5. CALENDAR 2019
17 March - Australia
31 March - Bahrain
14 April - China
28 April - Azerbaijan
12 May - Spain
26 May - Monaco
9 June - Canada
23 June - France
30 June - Austria
14 July - Britain
28 July - Germany
4 August - Hungary
1 September - Belgium
8 September - Italy
22 September - Singapore
29 September - Russia
13 October - Japan
27 October - Mexico
3 November - USA
17 November - Brazil
1 December - Abu Dhabi
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