Formula Matchup Scoring System 2025

Understand how points are awarded throughout the race weekend

What are Scoring Schemas?

Scoring schemas are predefined sets of point values that determine how drivers and constructors earn points in your league. When creating a league, commissioners can choose from multiple scoring schemas, each offering a different balance between qualifying performance, race results, and special achievements.

Different schemas can emphasize different aspects of racing. For example, some may reward qualifying highly, while others focus more on race day performance or pit stop efficiency. This flexibility allows you to customize your league's strategy and create unique competitive dynamics.

Note: Once a league is created with a scoring schema, all teams in that league use the same schema for fairness. However, each league can have its own scoring schema, so you can experiment with different setups across multiple leagues.

Example: F1 Fantasy Default Schema

This is the standard scoring schema used in most leagues.

Qualifying Highlights:

  • Pole Position: 10 points
  • P2-P10: Descending from 9 to 1 point
  • Constructor bonuses for reaching Q2/Q3

Race Day Highlights:

  • 1st Place: 25 points
  • 2nd Place: 18 points
  • 3rd Place: 15 points
  • Positions gained: +1 point each
  • Fastest lap: +5 points
  • DNF penalty: -20 points

Constructor Pit Stops:

  • Under 2.0s: 20 points
  • 2.00-2.19s: 10 points
  • 2.20-2.49s: 5 points
  • Fastest overall stop: +5 point bonus

💡 Pro Tip: When creating your league, preview each available schema to see the full point breakdown and choose the one that matches your league's competitive style!

Scoring Overview

Points will be awarded or deducted based on each Driver's and Constructor's performance during Qualifying, the Race, and any available Sprint Race during a Grand Prix WEEKEND. Classifications are immutable and based on decisions made by the governing bodies (FIA, Formula 1, etc.) of the race.

Team Management Points

  • Exceeding the Free Transfer Allowance: -10 points (per additional transfer)
  • DRS Boost Driver (Double Points): Driver's Total Points = 2 x Driver Score
  • Chip: Extra DRS Boost (Triple Points): Driver's Total Points = 3 x Driver Score
  • Chip: No Negative: Any negative points earned by a driver or constructor are reset to zero (applied per scoring category, not overall total).

Qualifying Points - Drivers

Qualifying Result - Driver Points Awarded
Pole Position (First Place) 10 points
2nd Place 9 points
3rd Place 8 points
4th Place 7 points
5th Place 6 points
6th Place 5 points
7th Place 4 points
8th Place 3 points
9th Place 2 points
10th Place 1 point
11th-20th Place 0 points
NC/No Time Set* -5 points
Disqualified**** -5 points

Qualifying Points - Constructors

Constructors will score the combined total of their two drivers in Qualifying, as listed above. They will also score points for achieving one of the following:

Qualifying Result - Constructor Points Awarded
Neither Driver Reaches Q2 -1 point
One Driver Reaches Q2 1 point
Both Drivers Reach Q2 3 points
One Driver Reaches Q3 5 points
Both Drivers Reach Q3 10 points

Sprint Points - Drivers

Sprint Result - Driver Points Awarded
1st Place 8 points
2nd Place 7 points
3rd Place 6 points
4th Place 5 points
5th Place 4 points
6th Place 3 points
7th Place 2 points
8th Place 1 point
9th-20th Place 0 points
DNF/Not Classified** -20 points
Disqualified**** -20 points
Other Sprint Points - Driver: Positions Gained*** 1 point per position
Other Sprint Points - Driver: Positions Lost -1 point per position
Other Sprint Points - Driver: Fastest Lap 5 points

Sprint Points - Constructors

Constructors will score the combined total of their two drivers in the Sprint, as listed above.

Race Points - Drivers

Race Result - Driver Points Awarded
1st Place 25 points
2nd Place 18 points
3rd Place 15 points
4th Place 12 points
5th Place 10 points
6th Place 8 points
7th Place 6 points
8th Place 4 points
9th Place 2 points
10th Place 1 point
11th-20th Place 0 points
DNF/Not Classified** -20 points
Disqualified**** -20 points

Race Points - Constructors

Constructors will score the combined total of their two drivers in the Race as listed above. They will also score points for the following:

Race Pitstop Times - Constructor Points Awarded
3.0s or over 0 points
2.50 - 2.99s 2 points
2.20 - 2.49s 5 points
2.00 - 2.19s 10 points
Under 2.0s 20 points
Fastest Overall Pitstop of the Race 5 point bonus

Clarifications

Asterisk clarifications:

  • * Drivers who do not set a time in Q1 will earn a 5-point penalty. This includes inactive drivers.
  • ** DNF/Not Classified penalties apply to all drivers, including those classified as inactive or not included in the final starting grid.
  • *** Positions gained/lost are calculated based on the starting and finishing positions of the driver in the race (not their qualifying result). Unclassified drivers will not have any positions lost calculated; instead they will receive a -20 point penalty. Cars starting from the pitlane will be considered relative to the last car on the grid.
  • **** Disqualified drivers will earn a penalty. Disqualified drivers will not be awarded any points from the session. Pitstops completed by drivers who are later disqualified will not be included when Constructor points are calculated.