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

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 2018 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 22 March 2018.  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 2018 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 4^th 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, Fernando Alonso 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;

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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 – genuine contenders (well, maybe not Kimi)

Vettel - £22m (driving for Ferrari)

Bottas - £22m (driving for Mercedes)

Verstappen - £16m (driving for Red Bull)

Ricciardo - £16m (driving for Red Bull)

Raikkonen - £16m (driving for Ferrari)

3 Stars – past or future contenders

Alonso - £8m (driving for McLaren)

Perez - £8m (driving for Force India)

Ocon - £8m (driving for Force India)

Hulkenberg - £7m (driving for Renault)

Sainz Jr - £7m (driving for Renault)

2 Stars – must try harder

Vandoorne - £6m (driving for McLaren)

Grosjean - £6m (driving for Haas)

Magnussen - £5m (driving for Haas)

1 Star – fighting to remain

Sirotkin - £3m (driving for Williams)

Stroll - £3m (driving for Williams)

Hartley - £3m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Gasly - £3m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Ericsson - £2m (driving for Sauber)

Leclerc - £2m (driving for Sauber)

4.2 Chassis

5 Stars – reigning champions

Mercedes - £27m

4 Stars – genuine contenders

Ferrari - £24m

Red Bull - £20m

3 Stars – past or future contenders

Force India - £16m

Renault - £15m

2 Stars – must try harder

McLaren - £10m

Haas - £10m

Williams - £8m

Toro Rosso - £8m

1 Star – fighting to remain

Sauber - £5m

4.3 Engines

5 Stars – reigning champions

Mercedes - £27m

4 Stars – genuine contenders

Ferrari - £24m

Tag Heuer (Red Bull) - £20m

3 Stars – past or future contenders

Mercedes (Force India) - £16m

Renault - £15m

2 Stars – must try harder

Renault (McLaren) - £10m

Ferrari (Haas) - £10m

Mercedes (Williams) - £8m

Honda (Toro Rosso) - £8m

1 Star – fighting to remain

Ferrari (Sauber) - £5m

5. CALENDAR 2018

25 March - Australia

8 April - Bahrain

15 April - China

29 April - Azerbaijan

13 May - Spain

27 May - Monaco

10 June - Canada

24 June - France

1 July - Austria

8 July - GB

22 July - Germany

29 July - Hungary

26 August - Belgium

2 September - Italy

16 September - Singapore

30 September - Russia

7 October - Japan

21 October - USA

28 October - Mexico

11 November - Brazil

25 November - Abu Dhabi

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 2017 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 23 March 2017.  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 2017 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 the usual address.

1.2 Prizes
To make the league “more interesting” entry is £10, which will be put into a prize money pot.  If fewer than twenty teams are entered, the winner will win 60% of the prize, 2^nd place 30% and 3^rd place 10%. If twenty or more teams enter then the winner will receive 40%, 2^nd place 30%, 3^rd place 15%, 4^th place 10% and 5^th place 5%.

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, Fernando Alonso 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;

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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. PRICES

4.1 Drivers

5 Stars – A little bit lost without Rosberg?
Hamilton - £26m (driving for Mercedes)

Vettel – £22m (driving for Ferrari)

Bottas - £20m (driving for Mercedes)

4 Stars – Proving a point
Verstappen - £18m (driving for Red Bull)

Ricciardo - £15m (driving for Red Bull)

Raikkonen - £13m (driving for Ferrari)

Alonso - £12m (driving for McLaren)

3 Stars – A sense of desperation

Massa - £9m (driving for Williams)

Vandoorne - £8m (driving for McLaren)

2 Stars – Peddling Hard

Perez - £6m (driving for Force India)

Hulkenberg - £6m (driving for Renault)

Sainz Jr. - £6m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Grosjean - £6m (driving for Haas)

Magnussen - £5m (driving for Haas)

Ocon - £5m (driving for Force India)

1 Star – A Sense of Making Do

Kvyat - £3m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Palmer - £3m (driving for Renault)

Ericsson - £2m (driving for Sauber)

Wehrlein - £2m (driving for Sauber)

Stroll - £2m (driving for Williams)

4.2 Chassis

5 Stars – Big budget
Mercedes - £26m

Ferrari - £24m

Red Bull – £18m

4 Stars – Plucky independents
McLaren - £15m

Williams - £15m

Renault - £15m

3 Stars - Middle Field
Force India - £10m

2 Stars – Battle of the lower field

Toro Rosso - £8m

Haas - £8m

1 Star – Congratulations for not going into administration

Sauber - £5m

4.3 Engines

5 Stars – Upper Class
Mercedes - £26m

Ferrari - £24m

TAG Heuer (Red Bull) – £18m

4 Stars – Business Class
Honda (McLaren) - £15m

Mercedes (Williams) - £15m

Renault - £15m

3 Stars - Standard
Mercedes (Force India) - £10m

2 Stars – Economy Plus

Renault (Taureau Rouge, surely?) - £8m

Ferrari (Haas) - £8m

1 Star – Economy

Ferrari (Sauber) - £5m

5. CALENDAR 2017

26^th March – Australia

9^th April – China

16^th April - Bahrain

30^th April - Russia

14^th May – Spain

28^th May – Monaco

11^th June – Canada

25^th June - Azerbaijan

9^th July – Austria

16^th July – Great Britain

30^th July - Hungary

27^th August – Belgium

3^rd September – Italy

17^th September – Singapore

1^st October - Malaysia

8^th October – Japan

22^nd October - USA

29^th October - Mexico

12^th November – Brazil

26^th November – Abu Dhabi

Driver of the Day

Following the Australia GP, the fans voted for Grosjean to be Driver of the Day.  Lets keep our eyes on this work...I sense a new points system for 2017...

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.

Following a (fantasy) year of controversy and deep division, your total budget this year has dropped to £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 2016 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 17 March 2016.  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 2016 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.  If fewer than twenty teams are entered, the winner will win 60% of the prize, 2^nd place 30% and 3^rd place 10%. If twenty or more teams enter then the winner will receive 40%, 2^nd place 30%, 3^rd place 15%, 4^th place 10% and 5^th place 5%.

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, Fernando Alonso 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;

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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:

1^st - 25 points
2^nd - 18 points
3^rd - 15 points
4^th - 12 points
5^th - 10 points
6^th - 8 points
7^th  - 6 points
8^th - 4 points

9^th – 2 points

10^th – 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 – Awkward in the podium room
Hamilton - £26m (driving for Mercedes)

Rosberg - £25m (driving for Mercedes)

Vettel – £22m (driving for Ferrari)

Alonso - £18m(driving for McLaren)

Raikkonen - £16m (driving for Ferrari)

4 Stars – All smiles
Ricciardo - £13m (driving for Red Bull)

Button - £12m (driving for McLaren...unbelievavbly)

Bottas - £10m (driving for Williams)

3 Stars – Not quite as good as their team mate

Kvyat - £9m (driving Red Bull)

Massa - £8m (driving for Williams)

2 Stars – Peddling Hard

Perez - £7m (driving for Force India)

Hulkenberg - £6m (driving for Force India)

Verstappen - £5m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Grosjean - £4m (driving for Haas)

1 Star – Pedalling

Sainz Jr. - £4m (driving for Toro Rosso)

Magnussen - £4m (driving for Renault)

Nasr - £3m (driving for Sauber)

Ericsson - £3m (driving for Sauber)

Gutierrez - £3m (driving for Haas)

Palmer - £3m (driving for Renault)

Wehrlein - £2m (driving for Manor Marussia)

Haryanto - £2m (driving for Manor Marussia)

4.2 Chassis

5 Stars – Big budget
Mercedes - £26m

Ferrari - £24m

Red Bull – £23m

McLaren - £20m

4 Stars – Plucky independents
Williams - £18m

Force India - £15m

3 Stars - Middle Field
Toro Rosso - £10m

2 Stars – Somehow familiar

Renault - £8m

Haas - £8m

1 Star – Congratulations for not going into administration

Manor Marussia - £4m

Sauber - £3m

4.3 Engines

5 Stars – Upper Class
Mercedes - £26m

Ferrari - £24m

Renault (Red Bull) – £23m

Honda (McLaren) - £20m

4 Stars – Business Class
Mercedes (Williams) - £18m

Mercedes (Force India) - £15m

3 Stars - Standard
Ferrari (Toro Rosso) - £10m

2 Stars – Economy Plus

Renault - £8m

Ferrari (Haas) - £8m

1 Star – Economy

Mercedes (Manor Marussia) - £4m

Ferrari (Sauber) - £3m