F1 standings are more than just statistics – they provide fans with a window into the season’s drama and allow them to follow their favourite drivers. Updated after every Grand Prix, the ranking is a live snapshot of each team and driver’s progress. In a sport where the difference between victory and defeat is a fraction of a second, consistency matters more than ever.
With an intricate system of points awarded, the championship standings provide a snapshot into a season’s success and failure. The most significant changes – from rule changes that boost overtaking opportunities to technological innovations that alter the speed landscape – continuously impact rankings and determine how teams perform throughout the season.
As the season concludes, the driver accumulating the most points is crowned FIA Formula 1 World Champion. They join their team and fellow drivers on the winners’ podium, where they are celebrated for their achievements by being splashed with champagne from magnum bottles.
While a driver’s standings may be the most telling statistic of all, the team’s standings are equally important. The constructors’ title has been decided in 19 seasons since the Championship was first created, including 2024 when McLaren pipped Ferrari to win their first title in 74 years.
A team’s ranking is determined by their total number of points scored across a season, with the winner awarded 25 points for winning a race and second place earning 18 points. Then comes third place with 15 points, fourth with 12 and so on down to 10th, where only one point is awarded.
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