Section 6: Scoring
6.1 Source
The points system is defined in Article 57 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations 2026.
6.2 Race Points — Article 57.1
Points are awarded to the classified finishers of each World Championship race as follows:
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st (Winner) | 25 |
| 2nd | 18 |
| 3rd | 15 |
| 4th | 12 |
| 5th | 10 |
| 6th | 8 |
| 7th | 6 |
| 8th | 4 |
| 9th | 2 |
| 10th | 1 |
| 11th and below | 0 |
This points structure has been in use since the 2010 season. Prior systems (e.g., 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 used 2003–2009) are no longer in effect.
6.3 Fastest Lap Bonus Point — Article 57.2
One additional point is awarded to the driver who sets the fastest lap of the race, provided that driver is classified within the top 10 finishers. If the driver who sets the fastest lap finishes outside the top 10, no bonus point is awarded (this rule applies since 2019).
6.4 Sprint Race Points — Article 57.3
Sprint Races award points to the top 8 classified finishers as follows:
| Position | Sprint Points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 8 |
| 2nd | 7 |
| 3rd | 6 |
| 4th | 5 |
| 5th | 4 |
| 6th | 3 |
| 7th | 2 |
| 8th | 1 |
No fastest lap bonus point is awarded for Sprint Races. Sprint Race points count towards both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships.
6.5 Reduced Points for Shortened Races — Article 57.4
If a race is stopped and cannot be restarted, or is declared finished before 75% of the scheduled race distance has been completed:
- If fewer than two laps have been completed: no points are awarded
- If between two laps and 25% (rounded down) of the scheduled race distance: half points are awarded to the top 5 classified positions
- If between 25% and 75% of the scheduled race distance: half points are awarded to all classified positions
- If 75% or more of the scheduled race distance is completed: full points are awarded
6.6 Drivers' World Championship — Article 59
The Drivers' World Championship is awarded to the driver who has accumulated the most points across all rounds of the championship. In the case of equal points at the end of the season, the driver with the most race wins is declared champion; if still equal, the driver with the most second-place finishes, and so on (Article 59.5).
6.7 Constructors' World Championship — Article 60
The Constructors' World Championship is awarded to the Constructor which has accumulated the most points. Both cars' points from every event count towards the Constructors' championship. The tiebreaker rules mirror those for the Drivers' championship, applying to the Constructor's collective results (Article 60.4).
6.8 Classification as a Finisher — Article 57.5
A driver is classified as a finisher (and thus eligible for championship points) if they have completed at least 90% of the winner's race distance. Drivers who have retired from the race but have nonetheless completed 90% of the distance may still be classified and score points (Article 57.5).