Formula 1 is a global spectacle of speed and strategy. As such, it demands the ultimate in precision and engineering excellence to succeed. And that is exactly what the sport’s drivers and teams aim to achieve. Throughout the season, they push themselves – and their incredibly innovative machines – to their absolute limit, in a quest for coveted F1 crowns. The drivers compete to become World Drivers’ Champion, while the teams fight for the F1 Constructors’ Championship and prize money based on their position at the end of the season.
A team earns points for both of its drivers in a race, with the sum of their finishes in the top 10 determining the constructors’ championship tally at the end of the season. This is a crucial aspect of the title and highlights the collaboration between engineers, drivers, and pit crews that makes up a successful Formula 1 team.
The governing body of F1 regularly updates the rules to improve overtaking opportunities, increase fuel economy and safety, and encourage innovation. These changes, as well as other technological advances, continually alter the landscape and impact how the standings look at the end of each season.
While dead heats between drivers do occur, they have never been enough to decide the world title. In the event of a tie, points are awarded according to countback, with whichever driver has the most wins being declared world champion. If that is not a possibility, then second place finishes are assessed; third place finishes are considered next; and so on until a winner is determined.