Formula 1 2024 Driver Standings & Constructor Standings

Today marked the conclusion of the Chinese Grand Prix, the fifth stage of the 2024 Formula 1 season.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen set the fastest time in qualifying and started from pole position, ultimately winning the race. A day prior, he also triumphed in the sprint race, despite starting from fourth position.

Throughout the year, we can expect a total of 24 Grand Prix events, where drivers will vie for the championship title.

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Max Verstappen is widely regarded as the primary favorite for victory in the current season. At present, he leads the overall standings after five stages. His Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez occupies the second position, trailing by 25 points. The third and fourth places are held by Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

The fifth and sixth positions belong to McLaren, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, respectively. From seventh to tenth place, drivers from Mercedes and Aston Martin alternate.

Formula 1 2024 Driver Standings

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 110 points
2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) - 85
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 76
4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) - 69
5. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 58
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 38
7. George Russell (Mercedes) - 33
8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 31
9. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 19
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 9
11. Yuki Tsunoda (RB) - 7
12. Oliver Berman (Ferrari) - 6
13. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) - 4
14. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) - 1
15. Alexander Albon (Williams) - 0
16. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) - 0
17. Guanyu Zhou (Alfa Romeo) - 0
18. Daniel Ricciardo (RB) - 0
19. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 0
20. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) - 0
21. Logan Sargeant (Williams) - 0

Points are awarded to drivers who finish in the top 10 of the race. A victory in the main Grand Prix race earns 25 points, while 10th place earns 1 point.

Points Allocation System:

• 1st place - 25
• 2nd place - 18
• 3rd place - 15
• 4th place - 12
• 5th place - 10
• 6th place - 8
• 7th place - 6
• 8th place - 4
• 9th place - 2
• 10th place - 1

Additionally, a driver who sets the fastest lap during the race receives an extra point if they finish in the top 10.

Drivers can also earn extra points for finishing in the top 8 in the sprint race. The points distribution system from 1st to 8th place is inversely proportional and looks like this: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1.

In the Constructors' Cup, there are no significant surprises. The top team from last year, Red Bull, continues to lead in the current season. Ferrari specialists are in second place, followed by the McLaren team. Mercedes and Aston Martin round out the top five.

Formula 1 2024 Constructors Cup

1. Red Bull - 195 points
2. Ferrari - 151
3. McLaren - 96
4. Mercedes - 52
5. Aston Martin - 40
6. RB - 7
7. Haas - 5
8. Williams - 0
9. Alpine - 0
10. Alfa Romeo - 0