Mathematical Ineligibility - Part 3
Mathematical Ineligibility - Part 3
This is Part 3 of my look at when the point of Mathematical ineligibility is Formula E Seasons and this post will look at Seasons 10-12. In more current news, we officially know that Norman Nato is out at Nissan and Max Guenther is out at Penske, assuming that team races next season, which has not be officially confirmed.
In real life, a championship for manufacturers is introduced part-way through the season, with it it becoming a legitimate championship next season (season 11). There is no change for the alternative format.
Alternative Format
For the Overall Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of Shanghai ePrix, the 11th race of the season. The leader at the point of the Mathematical ineligibility is Nick Cassidy, who leads with 148 points, but he does not end up winning the title come season's end. That instead goes to Pascal Wehrlein, who wins the Overall Drivers' Championship with 202 points after Nick suffers terrible results in 3 of the final 4 races. Pascal was 2nd in the standings at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 144 points.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, the 10th race of the season. The leader at this point is Jake Dennis, who leads with 156 points. He goes on to win the Customer Trophy for Drivers with a round to spare and a final points total of 225.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Berlin ePrix, the 9th race of the season. Sacha Fenestraz is the leader of the NPJT standings with 151 points and goes on to win the Trophy with round to spare, with a total points score of 250.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, with Jaguar TCS Racing the leader with 229 points. Jaguar goes on to win the championship with 355, sealing it with a round to spare.
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Berlin ePrix and the leader at this point is Andretti Formula E. They lead with 158 points and they go on to win the championship with 268 points, sealing it with a round to spare.
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, with Jaguar leading the standings on 256 points. Jaguar would go on to defend this lead and win with 407 points.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, the 10th race of the season. The leader at this point is Jake Dennis, who leads with 156 points. He goes on to win the Customer Trophy for Drivers with a round to spare and a final points total of 225.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Berlin ePrix, the 9th race of the season. Sacha Fenestraz is the leader of the NPJT standings with 151 points and goes on to win the Trophy with round to spare, with a total points score of 250.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, with Jaguar TCS Racing the leader with 229 points. Jaguar goes on to win the championship with 355, sealing it with a round to spare.
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Berlin ePrix and the leader at this point is Andretti Formula E. They lead with 158 points and they go on to win the championship with 268 points, sealing it with a round to spare.
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix, with Jaguar leading the standings on 256 points. Jaguar would go on to defend this lead and win with 407 points.
Real Life
For the Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 11th race of the season. The leader at this point is Nick Cassidy with 155 points, but it is instead Pascal Wehrlein who wins the title with 198 points and he was 2nd in the standings at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 142 points.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Jaguar TCS Racing leading with 277 points. Jaguar would go on to win the Teams' Championship with 368 points
For the Manufacturers' Trophy, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Jaguar in lead with 306 points and the British manufacturer would win the Trophy with 455 points. Although, they would lose it to Porsche after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix and only reclaim the lead after the final race because of a penalty for Antonio Felix da Costa dropped him out of the points, meaning Porsche's 2nd car was the Andretti Formula E's Norman Nato in 11th. If this season had been scored the same way future manufacturer championships were then the point of Mathematical ineligibility would be after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix and Jaguar would have been in the lead at this point with 270 points. They would also win as well with 447 points, but Antonio's penalty means they win by 1 point over Porsche, who were leading going in and had been doing so since race 1 of the Portland ePrix.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Jaguar TCS Racing leading with 277 points. Jaguar would go on to win the Teams' Championship with 368 points
For the Manufacturers' Trophy, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Jaguar in lead with 306 points and the British manufacturer would win the Trophy with 455 points. Although, they would lose it to Porsche after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix and only reclaim the lead after the final race because of a penalty for Antonio Felix da Costa dropped him out of the points, meaning Porsche's 2nd car was the Andretti Formula E's Norman Nato in 11th. If this season had been scored the same way future manufacturer championships were then the point of Mathematical ineligibility would be after race 2 of the Berlin ePrix and Jaguar would have been in the lead at this point with 270 points. They would also win as well with 447 points, but Antonio's penalty means they win by 1 point over Porsche, who were leading going in and had been doing so since race 1 of the Portland ePrix.
In real life, the Manufacturers' Trophy is replaced by the Manufacturers' Championship and the points scoring is different as previously, points were awarded to manufacturer depending on what points the top 2 finishing cars using that manufacturer's powertrain scored. Now, the top 2 finishing cars for each manufacturer are moved to their own grid and a scored accordingly. For example, if a manufacturer would sweep a podium (top 3 places), then manufacturer who would finish 4th scores 3rd place points and even if a car finished outside the top 10 but they ahead of at least 2 other cars that were highest 2 finishers for that manufacturer, then they would score points for their manufacturer even if they scored 0 points under overall classification. Bonus points for Pole position and fastest lap are not considered. Under the alternative format, eligibility rules for Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy change so that driver with one or less podiums (that podium must have come 'on the road' and no because of any subsequent penalty for a driver ahead) and without a Trophy championship.
Alternative Format
For the Overall Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 10th race of the season. Oliver Rowland lead the standings with 161 points and goes on to seal the championship during qualifying for race 1 of the London ePrix, with a final points total of 189.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix and Dan Ticktum leads the standings with 146 points, but he does not go on to take the title as Taylor Barnard would do so instead, winning the class with 221 points despite being 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 143 points. Taylor is able to finish just a bit better than Dan across the remaining races, although he does have a few slip ups that allow Dan to keep him honest, but a messy weekend in London prevents Dan capitalising on Taylor's DNF in the final race.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Tokyo ePrix, the 9th race of the season. The leader at this point is Taylor Barnard, who leads with 144 points and he goes on to win the trophy with a final points total of 253 as well as sealing it with 2 rounds to go.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 11th race of the season. The leader at this point is TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, who lead at this point with 200 points. They would go on to win the Overall Teams' Championship with 283 points.
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team leading the standings with 160 points and would go on to win the title with 238 points after a late pass from Sebastien Buemi (Envision Racing) on Jake Dennis for the class lead in the final race, denied Andretti Formula E the title and forced the American team to settle for 4th in the standings with 235 points.
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Stellantis leading the Cup standings with 255 points. Stellantis would go on to win the Manufacturers' Cup with 373 points.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix and Dan Ticktum leads the standings with 146 points, but he does not go on to take the title as Taylor Barnard would do so instead, winning the class with 221 points despite being 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 143 points. Taylor is able to finish just a bit better than Dan across the remaining races, although he does have a few slip ups that allow Dan to keep him honest, but a messy weekend in London prevents Dan capitalising on Taylor's DNF in the final race.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Tokyo ePrix, the 9th race of the season. The leader at this point is Taylor Barnard, who leads with 144 points and he goes on to win the trophy with a final points total of 253 as well as sealing it with 2 rounds to go.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 11th race of the season. The leader at this point is TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, who lead at this point with 200 points. They would go on to win the Overall Teams' Championship with 283 points.
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team leading the standings with 160 points and would go on to win the title with 238 points after a late pass from Sebastien Buemi (Envision Racing) on Jake Dennis for the class lead in the final race, denied Andretti Formula E the title and forced the American team to settle for 4th in the standings with 235 points.
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, with Stellantis leading the Cup standings with 255 points. Stellantis would go on to win the Manufacturers' Cup with 373 points.
Real Life
For the Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix, 11th race of the season. Oliver Rowland leads the standings at this point with 171 points and goes on to win the championship with 184, sealing it with 2 rounds to go.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after
For the Manufacturers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 10th race of the season. At this point, Nissan lead the standings on 281 points but they do not go on win as instead it is Porsche who win with 383 points despite being 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 226 points. Oliver's results become worse and more inconsistent and Taylor can finish inside the top 10 (London excluded), it is no where near the podium so Porsche (and Jaguar, who eventually finish 2nd) can quickly eat into the lead that Nissan has and overhaul them.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after
For the Manufacturers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 10th race of the season. At this point, Nissan lead the standings on 281 points but they do not go on win as instead it is Porsche who win with 383 points despite being 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 226 points. Oliver's results become worse and more inconsistent and Taylor can finish inside the top 10 (London excluded), it is no where near the podium so Porsche (and Jaguar, who eventually finish 2nd) can quickly eat into the lead that Nissan has and overhaul them.
There are no sporting changes between this season and the previous season and this is true for both formats.
Alternative Format
For the Overall Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 12th race of the season. The leader at this point is Mitch Evans, who has 141 points, but predictably he does not go on to win the championship as instead Jake Dennis would win it instead with 175 points and he was 4th at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 120 points. While Mitch does tie Jake in the final standings, Jake has 1 more 3rd place than Mitch.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, the 10th race of the season. The leader at this point is Sebastien Buemi, who leads with 159 points, but he would not win the Customer Trophy as Jake Dennis would take the title instead. Jake wins the trophy with 267 points and he was 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 149 points, while the reason for this turnaround: better finishes as he would win the class 4 more time whereas Sebastien can only achieve 4 more class podiums.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, with Nico Mueller leading the standings with 173 points. Nico eventually wins the title with 288 points.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after the Sanya ePrix, the 11th race of the season. Jaguar TCS Racing led the standings at this point with 224 points and would continue to do so and win the title with 310 points
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, with Andretti Formula E leading with 174 points, although Envision Racing do tie them on points. Andretti would go on to win the championship with 301 points, although
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after the Sanya ePrix, with Jaguar in the lead with 250 points and tied with Porsche. However, neither would win the title as both teams would suffer bad results that allow the ever-consistent Stellantis win instead with 403 points despite being 3rd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 234 points.
For the Customer Trophy for Drivers Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, the 10th race of the season. The leader at this point is Sebastien Buemi, who leads with 159 points, but he would not win the Customer Trophy as Jake Dennis would take the title instead. Jake wins the trophy with 267 points and he was 2nd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 149 points, while the reason for this turnaround: better finishes as he would win the class 4 more time whereas Sebastien can only achieve 4 more class podiums.
For the Nelson Piquet Jr Trophy Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, with Nico Mueller leading the standings with 173 points. Nico eventually wins the title with 288 points.
For the Overall Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after the Sanya ePrix, the 11th race of the season. Jaguar TCS Racing led the standings at this point with 224 points and would continue to do so and win the title with 310 points
For the Customer Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after race 2 of the Monaco ePrix, with Andretti Formula E leading with 174 points, although Envision Racing do tie them on points. Andretti would go on to win the championship with 301 points, although
For the Manufacturers' Cup, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is also after the Sanya ePrix, with Jaguar in the lead with 250 points and tied with Porsche. However, neither would win the title as both teams would suffer bad results that allow the ever-consistent Stellantis win instead with 403 points despite being 3rd at the point of Mathematical ineligibility with 234 points.
Real Life
For the Drivers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 2 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 13th race of the season. Pascal Wehrlein leads the standings at this point with 141 points and goes on to win the championship with 169 points. Pascal does not maintain this lead through out the final 4 races as Jake Dennis is able to take the lead going into the final 2 races and he only wins the championship thanks to luck and aggressive driving.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 12th race of the season. At this point, Jaguar TCS Racing lead the standings and they go on to win the title with 288 points.
For the Manufacturers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after the Sanya ePrix, the 11th race of the season. Porsche lead the standings at this point with 281 points and go on to win the championship with 498 points, sealing it with 2 races to spare.
For the Teams' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after race 1 of the Shanghai ePrix, the 12th race of the season. At this point, Jaguar TCS Racing lead the standings and they go on to win the title with 288 points.
For the Manufacturers' Championship, the point of Mathematical ineligibility is after the Sanya ePrix, the 11th race of the season. Porsche lead the standings at this point with 281 points and go on to win the championship with 498 points, sealing it with 2 races to spare.
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