Formula Matchup Scoring System 2025
Understand how points are awarded throughout the race weekend
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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.