| Driver | Points |
|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 403 |
| Lando Norris | 340 |
| Charles Leclerc | 319 |
| Oscar Piastri | 268 |
| Carlos Sainz | 259 |
| George Russell | 217 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 208 |
| Sergio Perez | 152 |
| Fernando Alonso | 62 |
| Niko Hulkenberg | 35 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | 30 |
| Pierre Gasly | 26 |
| Lance Stroll | 24 |
| Esteban Ocon | 23 |
| Kevin Magnussen | 14 |
| Alex Albon | 12 |
| Daniel Ricciardo | 12 |
| Ollie Bearman | 7 |
| Franco Colapinto | 5 |
| Liam Lawson | 4 |
| Zhou Guanyu | 0 |
| Logan Sargeant | 0 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 0 |
F1 Standings
In Formula 1, there can only be one winner, and understanding how a champion is crowned is key to the excitement of the sport.
There are two championships in an F1 season: the Drivers’ Championship and the F1 Constructors’ Championship. Both follow a points system based on the finishing positions of the drivers at the end of each Grand Prix, giving them the chance to climb the F1 standings.
F1 Driver and Team Standings
Every year, all the drivers and teams on the grid fight to score as many F1 points as possible. For the drivers, these points are crucial to climbing the F1 leaderboard and securing better chances of competing for the title.
Meanwhile, teams strive to reach the top of the Formula 1 standings because, even if they don’t win the Constructors’ Championship, a prize based on their position in the table is awarded at the end of the season. These prizes are typically used to improve their cars in preparation for the following season.
Regular Grand Prix Weekend
- 1st place: 25 points
- 2nd place: 18 points
- 3rd place: 15 points
- 4th place: 12 points
- 5th place: 10 points
- 6th place: 8 points
- 7th place: 6 points
- 8th place: 4 points
- 9th place: 2 points
- 10th place: 1 point
A regular Formula 1 weekend spans three thrilling days, each packed with action and strategy.
Friday: Practice Sessions
The weekend kicks off with two free practice sessions on Friday. These sessions are crucial for F1 teams and drivers to test setups, strategies, and simulate race conditions to optimize the car’s performance. Reserve drivers may also get the chance to take the wheel and complete laps during these sessions.
Saturday: Final Practice and Qualifying
Saturday begins with the final practice session, which serves as a warm-up for the main event later in the day: Formula 1 qualifying.
The qualifying session is divided into three parts (Q1, Q2, Q3). Drivers aim to set the fastest possible lap times, but there’s a twist:
- In Q1, the slowest drivers are eliminated.
- In Q2, more drivers are knocked out.
- In Q3, the top-performing drivers battle it out for the coveted pole position—the top spot on the starting grid.
The F1 qualifying results determine the starting positions for Sunday’s race, with every driver fighting for the best possible place to enhance their chances in the race.
Sunday: Race Day
The highlight of the weekend, Sunday’s race, is where points are scored. Additionally, the driver who achieves the fastest lap during the race earns 1 extra point, provided they finish in the top 10.
Points scored by both drivers from a team contribute to the Constructors’ Championship. Each team fields two F1 cars, and their combined performance in every session and race determines their F1 rankings.
Sprint Race Points Structure
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- 1st place: 8 points
- 2nd place: 7 points
- 3rd place: 6 points
- 4th place: 5 points
- 5th place: 4 points
- 6th place: 3 points
- 7th place: 2 points
- 8th place: 1 point
F1 Sprint races are about a third of the length of the actual Grand Prix race, typically covering around 100 km or 20-30 minutes of racing. While the full Grand Prix tests drivers’ endurance and strategy, the Sprint is a shorter, faster contest, designed to bring even more intensity to the weekend. It’s not part of every Formula 1 race weekend, but when it is, it adds an extra layer of competition and points for the F1 drivers and teams.
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