F1 set to discuss overhauling points structure from 2025 season
Formula 1 is poised to evaluate a new points system that would distribute points to the top 12 finishers instead of the current top 10, potentially revamping the scoring format as early as the 2025 season.
Technical regulations overhaul
Formula 1's regular F1 Commission gathering next week in Geneva and via video conference is set to address a potential overhaul of the sport's points structure.
The agenda, distributed ahead of the meeting, prominently features a proposal to revise the current system, which awards points to the top 10 finishers.
Points restructuring proposal
Under the proposed changes, F1 would expand its points distribution to the top 12 drivers rather than the top 10, as has been the case since 2010.
Crucially, the proposal aims to maintain the existing points allocation for the top seven finishers to preserve the championship's competitive integrity.
Lobbying from smaller teams
According to Jonathan Noble's report, the push for a more expansive points distribution stems from lobbying efforts by smaller teams.
These outfits believe that awarding points to a broader range of finishers would benefit both their operations and the sport as a whole.
Tightening midfield battle
After four races in the 2023 season, three teams – Alpine, Williams, and Sauber – have yet to score a single point due to the near-monopoly of the top five squads on the top 10 positions.
The proposed change could intensify the battle in the midfield, rewarding consistent performance throughout the campaign.
Constructors' championship implications
The revised structure would also address the potential for skewed constructor standings, where a one-off strong result from a rival team can offset a season of consistent points finishes.
By distributing points more widely, the proposed system aims to better reflect sustained performance across the entire campaign.
Implementation and voting
While unanimous support is not expected, the proposal requires backing from six of the current 10 teams to be implemented for the 2025 season.
Changes to F1's points structure are infrequent, with only four revisions since 1990, the most recent being the introduction of a point for the fastest lap in 2019.
As the F1 Commission convenes, all eyes will be on the discussions surrounding this potential overhaul, which could reshape the sport's competitive landscape and scoring dynamics from 2025 onwards.
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