Learn about the F1 2022 new points system that helped Max Verstappen win his second Formula 1 world championship at the iconic Suzuka track
Max Verstappen earned his second Formula One title on Sunday when he won the Japan GP at the legendary Suzuka circuit. However, the world-famous Suzuka circuit is famed for its drama, and that is exactly what racing fans witnessed on Sunday. The race started on schedule but was called off after three laps due to heavy rain, which even caused Carlos Sainz to crash.
F1 2022 New Points System And Scoring Calculator Explained Which Saw Max Verstappen Win Formula 1 Title This Season
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The race restarted after a few hours, but it was cut short to 50 minutes. After the race was restarted, Max Verstappen triumphed over Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. Leclerc, on the other hand, was seen struggling after a few laps and was involved in a tense battle for the second position with Perez.
How the points rule system helped Verstappen to become the 2022 F1 world champion
On the final lap, in the final chicane, Leclerc raced wide, cutting the curve to remain ahead of Perez as they crossed the finish line. The FIA swiftly assessed Leclerc a five-second race penalty, dropping him to third place behind Perez. This is where the drama begins; there was great confusion regarding whether the entire 25 points would be awarded or according to the race since the race was limited to 50% of the total distance completed.
There was some uncertainty over whether the new point system of 19 for a winner alone would be implemented. Verstappen would have only been 111 points ahead if that had been the case, with Leclerc receiving 12 points for finishing third.
What does the Formula One point system say?
According to FIA sports regulations, reduced points can only be awarded if the race is not resumed after the red flag; however, the race was resumed after the red flag, so full points can be awarded, meaning Verstappen has an unassailable 113-point lead over Perez and 114 over Leclerc after this race.
F1 2022 Points System Explained
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. | 6 |
| 2. | 4 |
| 3. | 3 |
| 4. | 2 |
| 5. | 1 |
Points awarded for less than 50% of the race completed;
| Position | Points |
|---|---|
| 1. | 13 |
| 2. | 10 |
| 3. | 8 |
| 4. | 6 |
| 5. | 5 |
| 6. | 4 |
| 7. | 3 |
| 8. | 2 |
| 9. | 1 |
Points awarded for less than 75% of the race completed
| Position | Point |
|---|---|
| 1. | 19 |
| 2. | 14 |
| 3. | 12 |
| 4. | 9 |
| 5. | 8 |
| 6. | 6 |
| 7. | 5 |
| 8. | 3 |
| 9. | 2 |
| 10. | 1 |
Full Points;
| Position | Championship points |
|---|---|
| 1st | 25 |
| 2nd | 18 |
| 3rd | 15 |
| 4th | 12 |
| 5th | 10 |
| 6th | 8 |
| 7th | 6 |
| 8th | 4 |
| 9th | 2 |
| 10th | 1 |
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