The prediction game http://www.f1-forecast.com has no official association with or any form of endorsement by the Formula One Group and the FIA Formula World Championship.

This prediction game is a personal non-profit initiative whose sole purpose is to allow Formula 1 fans to participate in a prediction game about the results of the Formula 1 season underway.

This prediction game is completely free of charge. Everybody can register to the web site for free and participate to the game.

The contest is subjected to the following rules:

Article 1 - PRINCIPLES OF THE FORECAST COMPETITION

Article 1.1 – Each player who subscribes to the forecast game 2024 using the section "Sign On", implicitly agrees the present rules in its entirety without reservations.

Article 1.2 – The forecast contest allows each subscriber to forecast for free on the results of the races for all the season 2024 (Qualifications, Race and Best Lap in Race).

Article 1.3 – The game comprises as many rounds as races in all the season 2024. In case of a race cancellation by the regulatory authorities, the corresponding round will be cancelled in the 2024 contest. Nevertheless, the game reserves the right to cancel one or several rounds in the game without explanation.

Article 1.4 – Everyone may participate this competition game whatever his resident country.

Article 1.5 – The game consists in choosing drivers suggested in a list. Each player can predict:

• the 5 first drivers of the starting grid
• the 10 first drivers of the race
• the driver who will perform the best lap in race

Article 1.6 – After each race, the player can gain points according to the results of the qualifications and the race (see article 2). Rankings will be calculated and the best players will be able to receive prices (see article 3).

Article 1.7 – Each player can submit forecasts as much as he wants while the forecast limit time is not reaching. So, a player can submit all the predictions he wants but the system will keep the last forecast submitted for the calculation of points.

Article 1.8 – The forecast time limit for the qualifications is 5 minutes before the beginning of the planned start of the qualifying session. Countdowns are available on the forecast pages giving the remaining time before the closing round.

Article 1.9 – The forecast time limit for the race is 5 minutes before the beginning of the planned start of the race. Countdowns are available on the forecast pages giving the remaining time before the closing round.

Article 1.10 – The player must imperatively use the game forms which are available for each round in order to submit their forecast. No other way can be used.

Article 1.11 – All the forms for each race are available from the beginning of the season. A player can submit his predictions for all the races he wants.

Article 1.12 – A player who wants to take part in the game 2024 needs first to register using the appropriate section.

Article 1.13 – Only a registered player can access to the forecast area.

Article 1.14 – Each registered player can create a group, invite other players to join his group or join an existing group.

Article 2 - RACE RESULTS & GAINING POINTS

Article 2.1 – The qualifications and race results used for the calculation of the gaining points will take into account of the possible disqualifications and/or relegations decided by the regulatory authorities during the qualifying session and the race.

Article 2.2 – The points gained by each player will be calculated as follow :

For the Qualifying Session:

• A driver predicted at the right position : 25 points
• A driver predicted with 1 position difference : 18 points
• A driver predicted with 2 positions difference : 15 points
• A driver predicted with 3 positions difference : 12 points
• A driver predicted with 4 positions difference : 10 points
• A driver predicted among the 5 first but who is not among the 5 first during the qualifying session : 0 point

For the Race:

• A driver predicted at the right position : 25 points
• A driver predicted with 1 position difference : 18 points
• A driver predicted with 2 positions difference : 15 points
• A driver predicted with 3 positions difference : 12 points
• A driver predicted with 4 positions difference : 10 points
• A driver predicted with 5 positions difference : 8 points
• A driver predicted with 6 positions difference : 6 points
• A driver predicted with 7 positions difference : 4 points
• A driver predicted with 8 positions difference : 2 points
• A driver predicted with 9 positions difference : 1 point
• A driver predicted among the 10 first but who is not among the 10 first in the race ranking : 0 point
• The driver who achieves the fastest lap during the race correctly predicted : 15 points

Bonus:

• A bonus of 50 points will be awarded to each Grand Prix for any player who finds the poleman, the winner of the race and the driver who achieves the best race lap.
• A bonus of 60 points will be awarded to each Grand Prix for any player who finds the podium of the race in order.
• A bonus of 500 points will be awarded to each Grand Prix for any player who finds the top 10 drivers of the race in order

Article 2.3 – The gaining points for the qualifications, the race and the best lap (including bonus) will be added in order to define the ranking for each race.

Article 2.4 – A general ranking of all players will be edited by adding the points gained for each round.

Article 2.5 – A general ranking of the groups will be published based on the average calculated with the points scored by the members of the group.  If some members  of a group do not score points (0 point), they will not be taken into account for the calculation. Only groups with at least 5 players will be ranked in the general ranking of the groups.

Article 3 - PRIZES

Article 3.1 – The oragnizers will offer prizes after the season 2019. On no account, the game will be under the obligation to offer prizes to players.

Article 3.2 – The general ranking will be the reference to define the awarding of prizes.

Article 3.3 – In case of equality between players, the player who has submitted his forecast earlier in the time will be ranked first.

Article 3.4 – We will contact the winners of prizes by email. The winners will have to answer within 1 month. If a winner does not answer in this period time, the prize will be offered for another edition of the game.

Article 4 - RISKS, LIMITATIONS & CANCELLATIONS

Article 4.1 – The participation in the forecast game 2024 means that the player knows and agrees the specifications and limitations of Internet, more particularly concerning the performances, the lack of protection for some data against hijacking and the risks of contamination by possible viruses which goes around the internet. Consequently, the game cannot be hold responsible for (non exhaustive list) :

• The transmission of data,
• The possible breaks in servers,
• The breakdowns in player’s computer or phone and cable lines
• The loss of data
• All the consequences due to a virus or a computer problem
• All the technical breakdowns which prevent or limit the capacity to play the forecast game 2024

Article 4.2 – The forecast game can cancel, interrupt or modify the game due to uncontrollable events which would make the game impossible to maintain. 

Article 5 - RULES ACCEPTANCE

Article 5.1 – By subscribing to the game each player accepts without reservations all the articles of the present rules.