FORMULA 1 POINTS SYSTEM, SPRINT WEEKEND MAXIMUMS & CONSTRUCTORS PRIZE MONEY GUIDE
Whether you are calculating mathematical championship clinching scenarios between Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton, or tracking how much a single P9 finish is worth to Haas and Williams in the Constructors' Championship, here is the complete FIA Formula 1 points and prize money reference.
1. Interactive F1 Championship Points Gap Calculator
2. Full Grand Prix, Sprint & Red-Flagged Race Points Table
| Position | Full Grand Prix (75%+ Laps) | Saturday Sprint (100km) | Shortened GP (50%–75% Laps) | Shortened GP (25%–50% Laps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (Winner) | 25 pts | 8 pts | 19 pts | 13 pts |
| 2nd | 18 pts | 7 pts | 14 pts | 10 pts |
| 3rd | 15 pts | 6 pts | 12 pts | 8 pts |
| 4th | 12 pts | 5 pts | 10 pts | 6 pts |
| 5th | 10 pts | 4 pts | 8 pts | 5 pts |
| 6th | 8 pts | 3 pts | 6 pts | 4 pts |
| 7th | 6 pts | 2 pts | 4 pts | 3 pts |
| 8th | 4 pts | 1 pt | 3 pts | 2 pts |
| 9th | 2 pts | 0 pts | 2 pts | 1 pt |
| 10th | 1 pt | 0 pts | 1 pt | 0 pts |
3. FIA Tiebreaker Rules & Aerodynamic Testing Restrictions (ATR)
If two drivers finish the season tied on exact championship points, the FIA Sporting Regulations award the title on countback of Grand Prix wins (Sprint wins are excluded from the primary countback), followed by second-place finishes, third-place finishes, and so on. Meanwhile, in the Constructors' Championship, finishing higher earns ~$11M+ per position in prize money, but reduces the team's Aerodynamic Testing Restriction (ATR) wind-tunnel and CFD allowance on a sliding scale from 70% (1st place) to 115% (10th place).
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is the maximum number of points a Formula 1 driver can score in a Sprint weekend?
A driver can score up to 33 points on a Sprint weekend (8 points for winning Saturday's Sprint race + 25 points for winning Sunday's Grand Prix), or 34 points under seasons where the +1 Fastest Lap point is active.
❓ How much prize money does each position in the F1 Constructors' Championship pay?
Under the Formula 1 Concorde Agreement prize fund (~$1.25 billion distributed across the 10 teams), each step up the Constructors' Championship standings is worth approximately $10 million to $13 million in annual FOM prize payouts.