Decyzje
Strategy and Paradoxes of Borda Count in Formula 1 Racing
University of California
Abstract
Winning a championship is the highest achievement in Formula 1, and multiple titles can earn one a place in the pantheon of the sport. In this article I explore whether the scoring method for selecting a champion can be considered defi nitive, and how unstable results might be when the method’s parameters are slightly changed. I have employed case studies of paradoxes and historical recreations of seasons using alternative scoring systems. Finally, I argue that the Borda count is desirable system for scoring in Formula 1,
and that building strategies by teams around particular scoring systems is a legitimate aspect of the sport.
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Journal | Decyzje |
Issue | 31 |
Issue date | 6/2019 |
Type | Article |
Language | en |
Pagination | 115-132 |
DOI | 10.7206/DEC.1733-0092.124 |
ISSN | 1733-0092 |
eISSN | 2391-761X |
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