Medals wouldn't change a lot - Theissen

Bernie Ecclestone's suggestion of replacing Formula One's scoring system by awarding medals wasn't welcomed with open arms by the BMW Sauber F1 Team. "For the midfield teams and those battling it out at the back of the field this move wouldn't change a lot. It would only become more difficult for them to achieve something," said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen.

To date, the eight best-placed drivers in a Grand Prix are awarded World Championship points. According to Formula One promotor Bernie Ecclestone's plans, only the top three would receive a medal, and the driver who has won the most Gold Medals by the end of the season would be the new World Champion. Had this system been in force in 2008, Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica would have secured a total of eleven medals.

Nonetheless, Robert Kubica doesn't really like Ecclestone's proposal. "I don't think that it is going to really improve the racing," said the 24-year-old. "Many people seem to think that a driver remains in third or fourth because he likes to be there, just to score a lot of points. But believe me, any racing driver will try to pass the one ahead of him if he sees the slightest chance to do so. Drivers always try to win the race."