F1 Points System Explained: How Drivers and Teams Score
Quick answer: In a Grand Prix the top ten score points: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1. In a sprint the top eight score 8 down to 1. A team's score is the total of both its drivers, which decides the constructors' championship.
Grand Prix points
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25 |
| 2nd | 18 |
| 3rd | 15 |
| 4th | 12 |
| 5th | 10 |
| 6th | 8 |
| 7th | 6 |
| 8th | 4 |
| 9th | 2 |
| 10th | 1 |
The bonus point for the fastest lap was dropped from 2025.
Sprint points
On sprint weekends, the Saturday sprint gives 8 points to the winner, then 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 down to eighth. With 10 sprint weekends in 2027, that is up to 80 extra points for one driver. See what is a sprint race.
Shortened races
If a race is stopped early and cannot restart, points depend on how much of the distance was completed. Very short races may give no points at all, and races that pass certain distance thresholds give a reduced scale. A race that reaches 75% of its distance gives full points.
Ties
If two drivers finish level on points, the one with more wins ranks higher. If that is equal, the number of second places decides, and so on.
The constructors' championship
Both drivers score for their team in every race and sprint. That is why a strong second driver matters so much. McLaren won the 2025 constructors' title with this combined score. Meet every team in the 2026 F1 grid.
Champions on your shelf
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FAQ
How many points does an F1 race winner get?
25 points in a Grand Prix and 8 points in a sprint.
Is there still a point for the fastest lap?
No. The fastest lap bonus point was removed from 2025.
How is the constructors' championship decided?
By adding the points of both drivers of each team across every race and sprint.
