Setting the rules for the Reddit F1 championship 2013

Terry Carter2 said:Let me clarify my own position here!
I believe the championship should maintain a core structure similar to the actual Formula 1 season. We should stick to teams consisting of two drivers, the standard scoring system of 25, 18, 15..., and so on. If we don't, we'll just end up creating a completely different type of competition that doesn't even deserve to carry the title of "Championship." While that isn't an impossible outcome, I still say...

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If we go by Ethan Jones5's rules, I'd also suggest that the Championship shouldn't have any Duels—meaning no time-sensitive multi-stage participation during a GP weekend, and no depending on whether other participants show up. That would basically turn it into a tournament or a Super League.
To me, the Championship works exactly how it currently stands because participating is so straightforward!
That is to say, I don't have to wait on anyone else's offer or worry about setting pairs on time, nor do I need to pester the moderators before a race starts.
You simply have a deadline to submit your prediction, and that's it.
In my opinion, the Championship ought to stick to this method of setting entries.
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Ethan Jones5 said:For mine
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What exactly is unclear? I honestly can't tell what you're asking or what you think is wrong here.🤷

Look, you really need to provide a much more detailed breakdown of how your competition profile works.
Up until this point in the championship, there hasn't been any mention of setting pairs or Duels like the ones described in your rulebook, so you definitely need to clarify that in the rules.
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Terry Carter2 said:Look, you really need to provide a much more detailed breakdown of how your competition profile works.
Up until this point in the championship, there hasn't been any mention of setting pairs or Duels like the ones described in your rulebook, so you definitely need to clarify that in the rules.
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It’s pretty straightforward...

Basically, the winner of the previous round picks 10 Duels for the race, for example...

Alonso-Vettel
Webber-Vettel
Hamilton-Alonso
Rosberg-Alonso
Vettel-Rosberg
Schumacher-Hamilton
Petrov-Kovalainen
Perez-Maldonado
Kobayashi-Hamilton
Massa-Maldonado

Then everyone else picks who they think will come out on top in their prediction using a 1 or 2 tag just like at a sportsbook.
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As I mentioned before, if both drivers DNF, the pair is canceled, and the person setting them can have at most three drivers from the grid in their matchups...

Anything else I need to clear up, or am I missing something?🤔🤷

Ethan Jones5 said:Here’s how I envision the scoring system—simple, yet engaging, with a few tweaks to introduce some tactical depth...

Scoring System

Race Winner 2 points
Podium 6 points (3x2)
Points Scorers 20 points (10x2)
Fastest Lap 2 points
10 Driver Duels 20 points (10x2)

Total possible points: 50

Winner, Podium, Points Scorers

- Post-race penalties determined by the FIA are factored in.
- You aren't guessing specific finishing orders; you just need to pick who makes the podium or hits the top 10, regardless of their exact rank.

Duels

- No later than 7 days before a race, the previous round's winner must set 10 duels for the upcoming round.
- A single driver can be involved in a maximum of 3 duels.
- If both drivers DNF, the duel is canceled.

Box

- Each player is allowed a maximum of 3 "Box" entries before the race starts.
- During a single Box entry, you can make up to 2 changes to your prediction.
- Using a Box entry automatically deducts one point from your total score.

Setting Pairs

- Setting pairs for a race is open from the start of the Grand Prix weekend (Monday) until 5 minutes before lights out.
- In the event of a tie in total points, priority goes to those who set their pairs earlier and they take the higher position.

Scoring Rules:

- Follows the standard Formula 1 logic (25-18-15-12...).
- Tiebreakers are decided by counting most wins, then second places, third places, etc.
- Teams with a maximum of 2 members are scored just like in Formula 1.

Sanctions

- Dropping out of the competition (missing 2 races) mid-season without a valid reason results in disqualification and being blacklisted, which prevents participation in any other competitions on this subforum.

- Any attempts at cheating will result in a 10-point deduction from that round's total. If repeated twice, the user is disqualified and faces the same sanctions as someone dropping out mid-season (see above).

Competition Topics

- I think the official thread should only be used for predictions and Box entries so everything stays organized in one spot. For all discussions, let's just open a separate chat topic.

So, there it is. Hopefully, I haven't missed anything; if it's too simple, I can easily fix it.😉

Ethan Jones5 said:It’s pretty straightforward...

Basically, the winner of the previous round picks 10 Duels for the race, for example...

Alonso-Vettel
Webber-Vettel
Hamilton-Alonso
Rosberg-Alonso
Vettel-Rosberg
Schumacher-Hamilton
Petrov-Kovalainen
Perez-Maldonado
Kobayashi-Hamilton
Massa-Maldonado

Then everyone else picks who they think will come out on top in their prediction using a 1 or 2 tag just like at a sportsbook.
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As I mentioned before, if both drivers DNF, the pair is canceled, and the person setting them can have at most three drivers from the grid in their matchups...

Anything else I need to clear up, or am I missing something?🤔🤷

I still don't get it—what do these pairings have to do with the scoring system mentioned above?
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Terry Carter2 said:I still don't get it—what do these pairings have to do with the scoring system mentioned above?
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Every successful Duel earns you 2 points.🙂

You’ve got 10 Duels, which means a maximum of 20 points up for grabs in the Duels.

Let me throw out an example prediction just so this makes more sense:

WinnerJenson Button

PodiumAlonso, Jenson Button, Sergio Perez

Driver standingsLewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, Sergio Perez, Nico Rosberg, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Raikkonen, Romain Grosjean, Pastor Maldonado, Felipe Massa

Fastest lap.Nico Rosberg

Duels:

Alonso-Vettel 1
Webber-Vettel 2
Hamilton-Alonso 1
Rosberg-Alonso 2
Vettel-Rosberg 2
Schumacher-Hamilton 1
Petrov-Kovalainen 2
Perez-Maldonado 1
Kobayashi-Hamilton 2
Massa-Maldonado 1

Every correct pick earns you 2 points.

Nadan seems to think the system is finally clear now.😉

Sounds complicated. 🤷

William Bennett53 said:That is certainly a valid point; having a steady, reliable host would be a significant asset to us. However, establishing a solid set of rules before the season kicks off is absolutely imperative. Without that foundation, endless arguments are virtually guaranteed. In my view, we need a clear, straightforward rulebook, along with a strict prohibition on debating those rules or their enforcement within the main threads. If necessary, we could always open a dedicated thread specifically for grievances regarding the rules and their application—much like how we currently have this specific thread for selecting a host, which avoids cluttering the active competition. This way, such debates don't devolve into endless trolling cycles that only serve to exhaust those who aren't interested in the drama or aren't even participating in the game.

Here’s the smartest way to handle this: Check out the predictor over at Autosport: http://predictor.autosport.com
Just start a league and call it a day. No rule interpreters, no endless whining about the rulebook, and no more exhausting debates over the fine print. Simple as that.
I don't need to listen to all the whining over at kzb. Everything's fine as far as I'm concerned.😁

Everything else is just going to be a total mess in the end.
Unless we implement a rule where this championship thread stays strictly limited to predictions and results—and anything else gets slapped with a penalty for spamming or trolling...

Let’s open up a new thread for all the racing series so those who actually feel like arguing have a place to go.🤷 Look, the Host shouldn't be obligated to answer for anything, period. And obviously, we need to start nuking the trolls and the insults.

Opening this first thread for all formal complaints. Just one rule: keep them constructive. I don't want to see any petty insults or trolling directed at other players or fellow members. Every player gets a set number of appeals per season, and once they're gone, they're gone. Management's word is final—period. Whoever you elect will enforce the rulebook, so don't come crying to me with "well, actually" arguments after the fact.

I’ve gotta say, I am absolutely loving this:

Matthew Young35 said:Here are the most critical points from my proposal that I would like others to incorporate into their own rules.

4. The final standings shall be announced by the championship host or someone specifically authorized by them.

6. Transcribing results is permitted.

7. If a player is dissatisfied, they may lodge a complaint with the host. If the host stands by their decision, the player must either accept the ruling or withdraw from the competition. However, if they can gather more than half of the competitors to support their grievance, the host shall be removed from their position.

9. The HOST and the MODERATORS are responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the competition.

10. Rules are to be interpreted in good faith. Therefore, if anyone exploits a loophole to gain a scoring advantage or simply to troll for the sake of it, they will be ignored. Furthermore, moderators are encouraged to issue appropriate penalties in accordance with the site's anti-trolling policies.

Everything else is secondary.

And here are some extra rules for the subforum:
Any posts along the lines of "while I was writing the rules, I was thinking," "back when I was running things...", "to me, it makes sense regardless of what the rulebook says..." or "I didn't really read the rules, but..." will get hit with a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban.
If you try to push back against the director's decision or drag things out indefinitely, you're looking at a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban. Simple as that.
- Using clones in competition threads (like playing against yourself, acting as both host and player, or having two candidates for host roles) results in a permanent ban for the clone, a 7-day suspension for the original account, and a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF section for that user.
- Constantly breaking the same rules during competitions will lead to a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF.

I'm seriously considering implementing these rules:cerek

stormybadger8 said:Here’s the smartest way to handle this: Check out the predictor over at Autosport: http://predictor.autosport.com
Just start a league and call it a day. No rule interpreters, no endless whining about the rulebook, and no more exhausting debates over the fine print. Simple as that.
I don't need to listen to all the whining over at kzb. Everything's fine as far as I'm concerned.😁

Everything else is just going to be a total mess in the end.
Unless we implement a rule where this championship thread stays strictly limited to predictions and results—and anything else gets slapped with a penalty for spamming or trolling...

Let’s open up a new thread for all the racing series so those who actually feel like arguing have a place to go.🤷 Look, the Host shouldn't be obligated to answer for anything, period. And obviously, we need to start nuking the trolls and the insults.

Opening this first thread for all formal complaints. Just one rule: keep them constructive. I don't want to see any petty insults or trolling directed at other players or fellow members. Every player gets a set number of appeals per season, and once they're gone, they're gone. Management's word is final—period. Whoever you elect will enforce the rulebook, so don't come crying to me with "well, actually" arguments after the fact.

I’ve gotta say, I am absolutely loving this:

And here are some extra rules for the subforum:
Any posts along the lines of "while I was writing the rules, I was thinking," "back when I was running things...", "to me, it makes sense regardless of what the rulebook says..." or "I didn't really read the rules, but..." will get hit with a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban.
If you try to push back against the director's decision or drag things out indefinitely, you're looking at a 100-point penalty and a three-day ban. Simple as that.
- Using clones in competition threads (like playing against yourself, acting as both host and player, or having two candidates for host roles) results in a permanent ban for the clone, a 7-day suspension for the original account, and a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF section for that user.
- Constantly breaking the same rules during competitions will lead to a partial ban from the Formula 1 PDF.

I'm seriously considering implementing these rules:cerek

That’s where I’ve been from the start.

Move the championships to some neutral ground.
An American Predict tool? Perfect.

It seems to me you guys are more worried about the state of this subforum than the actual rules of the competition, especially after reading the other candidates' proposals where sanctions take up most of the space..

The whole thing regarding the championship is actually pretty simple: either let the people vote and give whoever they pick total authority, and that's that..

Or just appoint someone to run the show without an election and give them full control.🙂

Anyway, mods, make up your minds. You're just making things unnecessarily complicated by dragging this out.🤷

Sounds complicated.

That's just because you're used to playing by the current system, but hey, that's your opinion and I don't care if you aren't a fan.😉

But if this is an election, I want in—even if nobody votes for me or agrees with what I have to say..

Jason Campbell70 said:That’s where I’ve been from the start.

Move the championships to some neutral ground.
An American Predict tool? Perfect.

Hold on a second—I was under the impression that stormybadger8 was suggesting we just mirror the rules from Predict, not actually relocate the whole operation over there.🤷
Come on, they aren't actually going to cancel every single race, are they?
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Ethan Jones5 said:It seems to me you guys are more worried about the state of this subforum than the actual rules of the competition, especially after reading the other candidates' proposals where sanctions take up most of the space..

The whole thing regarding the championship is actually pretty simple: either let the people vote and give whoever they pick total authority, and that's that..

Or just appoint someone to run the show without an election and give them full control.🙂

Anyway, mods, make up your minds. You're just making things unnecessarily complicated by dragging this out.🤷

Sounds complicated.

That's just because you're used to playing by the current system, but hey, that's your opinion and I don't care if you aren't a fan.😉

But if this is an election, I want in—even if nobody votes for me or agrees with what I have to say..

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The Rulebook - Part 1
The Forum.hr F1 championship is an open-entry competition where players and teams can sign up at any point throughout the entire season.
If you want to be officially considered a part of this squad, there’s one non-negotiable rule: you have to submit a post explicitly stating which team you are representing. No exceptions.
You can't just jump into an existing team whenever you feel like it. To sign up, you need to get the green light from at least one player who was part of that team last season. No exceptions.
The competition is structured around two-driver teams, where both individual standings and the team championship are tracked separately.
If you don't sign up to be part of the squad, don't expect to see your name on the scoreboard when it comes to the team standings. It's that simple.
To be officially considered a participant, you have to actually sign up for the competition and make sure your prediction is submitted within the designated timeframe. No exceptions.
The official results and standings are issued directly by the director, and once the moderator posts them on the first page of this thread, they are considered final.
Listen, let me make this crystal clear so there’s no confusion later: all competitors must submit their predictions, entries, and everything else exclusively within this specific thread to be part of the championship. If you try to send your picks or sign up in any other thread, they won't count. Period. No exceptions. Stick to this topic if you want to actually stay in the game.

The championship operates under a strict set of rules: participants must submit their predicted finishing order for the entire grid, along with their pick for the fastest lap, within the designated window. You can post your predictions as soon as the previous deadline passes, but you absolutely cannot miss the final cutoff, which is exactly ten minutes before lights out. This deadline remains constant for every single race in the season. To be clear, if a race is scheduled for 2:00 PM and you get your prediction in at 1:50 PM, you’re good to go for that race. However, if you try to submit it at 1:51 PM or any time after that, it won't count for the current race—it will be applied to the following one instead.

Anyone looking to submit their predictions can tweak them or send in entirely new ones as many times as they want right up until the deadline hits. Just keep in mind that only the very last version you submit will be the one that actually counts.

3. Here is how the points system breaks down:
The main points for each race are awarded according to the current Formula 1 scoring system: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1, with the top ten finishers collecting the most points based on their performance in the race.
The points system for each race is broken down as follows:
Groups 1 through 3 – 5 points plus an extra 1.
Group 4-10 – 3 points + 1
Group 11-16 – 2 points + 2
Group 17-24 – 1 point + 2
DNS group – 3 points
DNS group - 3 points
Fastest lap earns 5 points.

Points are distributed according to the specific groupings outlined in Section 3 of the rulebook. As for those extra points awarded for hitting exact positions, they are split into two distinct categories:
Group 1 scoring rules: 1 point awarded for positions 1 through 3, and 1 point for positions 4 through 10.
Group 2: Positions 11-16 and 17-24 earn 2 points each.
Extra points won't be awarded to any of the other groups.

5. Here is how the race standings are determined:
A player who racks up more secondary points is clearly the superior competitor.
In the event that we end up with a tie following scenario A, the deciding factor should clearly go to the player who hit more exact positions.
In the event of a tie following step B, the tiebreaker should go to the player who managed to secure more additional points.
In the event that we hit a tie after step C, the tiebreaker should clearly favor the player who secured more first-place finishes. It’s the only logical way to reward peak performance.
In the event of a tie following step D, the deciding factor should be the player with the higher combined score from the 1st and 2nd place finishes. From there, you just keep working backward—looking at the top three, then four, and so on. It’s the only logical way to break a deadlock.
In the event of a tie following step E, the win goes to the player who submitted their prediction first—regardless of how long ago that entry was actually placed.

The criteria used to determine the final individual standings are as follows:
It’s pretty simple to me: the superior competitor is the one who racks up more primary points. At the end of the day, that's what actually matters.
In the event that we end up with a tie after step A, my position remains firm: the driver with more wins should take the title. It’s only logical.
In the event that we hit a tie after applying the second rule, the tiebreaker should favor the driver with the higher number of secondary points.
If we end up in a tie after stage C, the decision should obviously go to whichever competitor has the upper hand in their head-to-head matchup. It’s common sense—you look at how they’ve performed against one another, not just their isolated stats.
In the event that we end up with a tie after step D, the tiebreaker should favor the competitor with more high-level finishes—specifically, whoever has secured more second-place spots, third-place spots, and so on.

6.2. The criteria used to determine the final standings for the overall team championship are as follows:
It’s pretty simple math: the superior team is the one that walks away with more primary points.
In the event that we end up with a tie after step A, the deciding factor should obviously go to whichever team secured more wins. It’s the only logical way to break it.
In the event that we end up with a tie after step B, the tiebreaker should go to whichever team holds more secondary points.
In the event of a tie following step C, the deciding factor shifts to which team holds more high-place finishes—specifically looking at who secured more second-place spots, third-place spots, and so on.

7. If another team joins Formula 1 either before or during the season, bumping the total driver count up to 26, this will only affect the 17-24 bracket, which would then shift to 17-26. Conversely, if the number of teams drops and the driver count falls to 22, the 17-24 group becomes 17-22. Any adjustments to the scoring groups based on this article take effect automatically—no prior notice required—the moment the FIA or a team officially announces they are joining or withdrawing from one or all Formula 1 races. This also applies if the decision is announced before free practice and the team fails to show up for Friday's sessions. Note that this article and its subsequent changes won't be triggered if a team or driver misses practice, qualifying, or the race due to other unforeseen circumstances (like a shortage of spare parts or driver injuries).

RULEBOOK - Part 2
8. If a competitor fails to submit a new prediction or submits one after the deadline has passed, the "joker" will be activated. To be clear, players are required to submit a new prediction for
every single race; however, they are granted 5 "jokers" per season. These will trigger automatically for any race where a new prediction isn't received,
meaning their last officially submitted prediction will be used for those races. Once all "jokers" have been exhausted, the player is considered to have dropped out of the competition. Consequently,
they will be disqualified from every subsequent race and receive no points; if they wish to rejoin the fray, they must submit a new prediction to stay in the game.
Furthermore, if a competitor fails to submit a prediction for three consecutive races, their teammate has the right—if they so choose—to kick them out of the team. In such a case, that
competitor becomes a free agent and is removed from the team standings, unless they explicitly state otherwise and join a different squad. It is absolutely vital
that all team decisions and transfers are announced clearly and promptly, specifically before the deadline for the upcoming race.

9. A competitor may only post their predictions using the specific username they used to register for the competition, unless that name has been modified by an admin for
administrative reasons. Accordingly, a banned competitor participates passively, effectively treated the same as someone who simply hasn't logged
onto the forum for a set period.

10. Competitors are free to move between teams without limit. However, during a transfer, a competitor does not carry over any team points earned with their
previous squad; individual points remain theirs. This also applies to players who have been kicked out. Team points begin accumulating from the moment a new team is formed, though changing a team's name has no impact on point totals. Each team is entitled to one name change during the season, whereas names can be changed indefinitely prior to the start of the season. Just as noted in section 8 of this rulebook, it is critical that all team arrangements and transfers are announced clearly and
in a timely manner, specifically before the deadline for the next race.

11. If a competitor predicts a driver who does not actually participate in the race—meaning they do not appear on the official FIA results—they will receive no
points for that driver. Additionally, no points will be awarded for drivers that the competitor fails to include in their ranking, regardless of whether it seems logical or not that a certain
driver was omitted. Results are calculated strictly based on the positions assigned by the competitor next to the drivers. If there is a typo in the numbers, the ranking will be processed exactly as written; if certain positions are left blank, no points will be awarded for them.
If a competitor lists a specific position number or driver more than once, they will receive no points for any of those duplicate entries. If a competitor lists more
drivers than are scheduled to start the race under normal circumstances, they won't earn points for the excess positions or drivers. Drivers without an assigned position are treated as a DNF, and if the entire ranking is submitted without position numbers, it will be treated as a ranking with no DNFs.

12. Deliberately copying someone else's prediction—regardless of whether a "correct" prediction is submitted later—will be viewed as an attempt to incite general chaos within the
competition and will result in an automatic disqualification lasting two races or more. This rule primarily targets the intentional copy-pasting of another person's picks or submitting an extremely similar entry. This clause of the rulebook will only be reviewed upon the formal request of the person who believes their prediction was stolen.

13. Competition results are calculated based on the results released by the FIA immediately following the conclusion of the race via television broadcast or the first unofficial
unconfirmed results posted on the official website. Any subsequent corrections made by the FIA will not be taken into account. When determining driver retirements,
Additionally, we rely on the initial results published by the FIA. These official records specify exactly which drivers dropped out, categorizing them as DNF, NC, Ret, or
. The standings on the official website follow this same logic, and that is how all results are calculated. To be clear, according to the FIA rulebook, a driver is considered to have retired from the race if they complete
less than 90% of the total race distance. Furthermore, the race consists of however many laps the FIA dictates, whether through their standard protocol or via an extraordinary decision.
Drivers who fail to make the cut during qualifying and subsequently do not participate in the race will be recorded as DNS, provided they don't actually take the start. However,
if they fail to qualify but the FIA grants them permission to compete anyway, they won't receive points if they were listed as DNS in the prediction; instead, they will be treated

just like any other driver who qualified normally. This means they have the same opportunity to finish in a scoring position or to fail to finish (DNF).

14. Should a controversial situation arise during the competition that isn't covered by these specific points in the rulebook, or if the rules are simply too vague to address the issue, the Race Director will make the final call regarding
how to resolve it. This rulebook takes effect upon its posting in the Championship thread dedicated to rules and results, and it may
be amended or supplemented only if it becomes absolutely necessary for the smooth operation of the competition as the season progresses.

15. If the moderators of this sub-forum feel that the Race Director has made an unsound decision regarding a dispute, a prediction correction, or
any amendments to the rulebook, they reserve the right to overturn it. They do this by putting the matter to a vote among all F1 sub-forum moderators, where a decision is reached by a majority
vote.

16. Guided by a sense of integrity, the Race Director should not vacate their position without good cause, unless a majority of the active participants in the
championship demand it. Furthermore, the Director is morally obligated to conduct the competition fairly. If necessary, the Director may enlist the help of one of the competitors to assist in managing the proceedings to ensure everything functions optimally.

To keep things brief:
-we've cut out the podium predictions and made a few minor tweaks to how points are awarded
-increased the number of jokers available
-moved the deadline for submitting predictions

Just some cosmetic updates to the MAXYMMov rulebook. 🤷

Oh... anything else important?

Jason Campbell70 said:To keep things brief:
-we've cut out the podium predictions and made a few minor tweaks to how points are awarded
-increased the number of jokers available
-moved the deadline for submitting predictions

Just some cosmetic updates to the MAXYMMov rulebook. 🤷

Oh... anything else important?

Well, what's actually important is that you managed to spin such a tall tale!
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What would you say is the single most important change compared to the current rulebook?

You people have lost your minds.

Jason Campbell70 said:What would you say is the single most important change compared to the current rulebook?

Well, you’ve already pointed out the biggest one yourself!
Look, my point wasn't that the current regulations are fundamentally broken; rather, I believe certain details just need to be simplified or clarified.
I think we should stick to the core concept of the rules, though we could potentially overhaul the scoring system or how we handle forecasting. I haven't proposed anything radical here, but other candidates certainly have! That said, I am more than willing to refine the rules if it becomes necessary.
As the current commissioner, I feel far too much sweat and effort went into crafting our existing framework to just toss it all in the trash. If we don't go with a new set of rules, I am perfectly prepared to continue running the championship under the current ones.
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In my opinion, the current deadline for entries is actually much more interesting.
After Friday's practice sessions, teams don't exactly lay all their cards on the table, which means you can't really
be certain about who actually has the pace for race day, making predictions a bit more of a challenge.
Being able to submit our picks just 10 minutes before the lights go out definitely makes things easier for us.
By then, we'll know exactly how the cars handled during practice, how qualifying shook out, and how they’re going to
look at the start.

Maybe we should try a compromise along these lines:

Say we allow predictions to be submitted right before qualifying, but you take a hit on your points... for example

No penalty if the prediction goes in before Free Practice 1 starts.
-1(2) point penalty for submitting after FP1 begins.
-2(3) point penalty for submitting after FP2 begins.
-5 point penalty for submitting after FP3 begins.
Final deadline for all entries: 10 minutes before qualifying kicks off.

So, if you've got 45 bonus points but wait until 15 minutes before qualifying to submit, you lose 5 points and end up with 40. Simple math.

If we actually go this route, we really need just one single thread for predictions—strictly no commentary allowed.
Just to make everything way easier to track.

Then we can have a separate thread specifically for discussing everything else happening in the championship.