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Formula 1 drivers pick new numbers for good

Formula 1 drivers pick new numbers for good

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blogentry-114362-0-65601500-1389600116_thumb.jpgAlong with the controversial decision to award double points for the final race of the season, the FIA announced last month that Formula One drivers would be allowed to choose permanent numbers that can be carried over from season to season. Previously, the numbers changed based on finishing position during the previous year.

 

The new system allows the reigning world champion to wear number one, if he chooses, while the rest of the field can choose a number from 2 to 99. Now, we have the list of numbers each driver has chosen.

 

First and foremost, Sebastian Vettel will wear number one next season, although the four-time champion will race under number five if someone ever manages to unseat him from the top of the F1 hierarchy. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, meanwhile, will carry number 44 to the track, while Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari will wear 14 and seven, respectively. Jenson Button and his McLaren will be number 22.

 

See the full list of numbers below.

 

Red Bull

1. Sebastian Vettel (will use number five when not reigning champion)

3. Daniel Ricciardo

 

Mercedes

44. Lewis Hamilton

6. Nico Rosberg

 

Ferrari

14. Fernando Alonso

7. Kimi Raikkonen

 

Lotus

8. Romain Grosjean

13. Pastor Maldonado

 

McLaren

22. Jenson Button

20. Kevin Magnussen

 

Force India

27. Nico Hulkenberg

11. Sergio Perez

 

Sauber

99. Adrian Sutil

21. Esteban Gutierrez

 

Toro Rosso

25. Jean Eric Vergne

26. Daniel Kvyat

 

Williams

19. Felipe Massa

77. Valtteri Bottas

 

Marussia

17. Jules Bianchi

TBC Max Chilton

 

Caterham

Both drivers to be confirmed




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Why F1 rules keep changing?
No wonder they keep losing fans.

 

And why does reigning champion take number 1?
Number 1 is no special number. Look at other popular sports in the world.
Pele was 10.

Maradona was 10.

Jordon was 23.

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It gives the drivers a bit more personality and motivation. And of course, creates more brand identity. Though having the numbers reflecting the ranking is quite a turn off, I feel, as a fan, as a spectator.

 

Oh wells, let’s just put it on a positive thought - hopefully, the numbers chosen will stay for good. They can’t possibly be changing numbers the whole time.

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