The FIA Formula One World Championship, inaugurated in 1950, is an annual series of 24 Grand Prix races held worldwide, typically running from March to December. The Formula One (F1) Championship, officially the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the premier international racing series for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars, sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The 2025 Formula 1 season started on March 16, 2025, with the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, and will conclude on December 7, 2025, with a double-header in the Middle East with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit.
The word ‘formula’ in the F1 refers to the set of rules all participant cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix. The F1 standings are the points-scoring system used to determine the scores of individual drivers and their respective teams as they compete across a global calendar of Grands Prix. It refers to the cumulative points accumulated by both individual drivers and their respective teams (constructors) throughout the Formula 1 World Championship season.
🏁 It's tight at the top of the driver's standings following the British GP.
— bet365 Australia (@bet365_aus) July 7, 2025
234 - Oscar Piastri
226 - Lando Norris
165 - Max Verstappen
147 - George Russell
119 - Charles Leclerc#F1 | #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/PhjeeQuIsI
There are mainly two types of F1 standings: the Drivers' Championship standings and the Constructors' Championship standings. In this article, we will understand how F1 standings are calculated, key strategies, and the significance of Formula One standings.
How are F1 points scored?
In Formula 1, driver and constructor standings are calculated based on points earned at each Grand Prix race and sprint races. The points system awards points to the top ten finishers in a race, with the winner receiving 25 points. Points are also awarded for sprint races, with eight drivers eligible to score points. The team’s points are the combined total of both its driver’s points.
Here’s a breakdown:
| Finishing Position | Race Points Awarded | Sprint Race Points |
| 1st Place | 25 points | 8 points |
| 2nd Place | 18 points | 7 points |
| 3rd Place | 15 points | 6 points |
| 4th Place | 12 points | 5 points |
| 5th Place | 10 points | 4 points |
| 6th Place | 8 points | 3 points |
| 7th Place | 6 points | 2 points |
| 8th Place | 4 points | 1 points |
| 9th Place | 2 points | NA |
| 10th Place | 1 points | NA |
Additional Points:
Fastest Lap: Previously, an extra point was awarded to the driver with the fastest lap time, provided they finished in the top 10. This has been removed for the 2025 season.
Shortened Races: If a race is shortened due to circumstances like weather, full points are awarded if at least 75 per cent of the scheduled race distance is completed. If a race is resumed after a red flag stoppage and completes at least two racing laps, full points are also awarded.
How is the F1 Constructors Championship decided?
The Constructors' Championship, which is officially known as the FIA Formula One World Constructors' Championship, recognises the collective effort of the teams. Points scored by both cars from a single constructor of a team in each race are added together. For example, if a team's two drivers finish 1st and 3rd, the team earns 25 + 15 = 40 points for that race.
This championship is highly significant as it reflects the combined excellence of the car's design, the engine, the strategy, the pit crew, and the drivers. The constructor with the most points at the end of the year wins this prestigious title. This also has substantial financial implications for the teams through prize money distribution.
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How do F1 driver standings determine the Championship winners?
The Drivers' Championship, officially the FIA Formula One World Drivers' Championship, is determined by adding up all the points an individual driver scores throughout the season. Every point earned in every Grand Prix and any associated Sprint races counts towards their tally. The driver with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the world champion.
The Championships award two titles:
World Drivers Championship: It is awarded to the individual driver who accumulates the most points across the season’s races.
World Constructors Championship: It is awarded to the team with the most points accumulated by their two drivers throughout the season.
The F1 World Championship has been running since 1950, and it's widely considered the pinnacle of motorsport.
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