F1 standings determine champions, and provide the ultimate measure of success in Formula 1 – with teams fighting for points at every Grand Prix. Each F1 race awards drivers and teams a maximum of 44 World Championship points, with the driver scoring them individually, and the team taking their Constructors’ points together.
While the Drivers’ Championship is often referred to as being more important, the Constructors’ title remains the main focus for all F1 teams, whether they are Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Haas, KTM, McLaren, Renault, Mercedes or Sauber – with their team leaders competing head-to-head in some of motorsport’s greatest battles. With prize money, team bonuses and even extra garage space at the factory all being linked to finishing position within the Constructors’ Championship standings, a strong result is crucial for the financial security of everyone involved in the sport.
The team with the most points at the end of the season wins the World Championship, and there have been some dramatic circumstances in which a title battle has been decided by just one point. For example, in 1984, Niki Lauda won his third world title with just two points separating him and his McLaren team mate Alain Prost. The most successful teams in the history of Formula 1 have been those owned by major car manufacturers, with Ferrari leading the way with 16 titles, followed by Williams and McLaren who each won nine times, and then Mercedes who claimed eight-in-a-row from 2014-2021.