Ever wondered who the top point scorers are in Formula 1 history? With the way points are handed out today, it’s no surprise that some of the current racers are climbing the ranks. Let’s take a closer look at where some of the biggest names like Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Fernando Alonso stand on the all-time F1 points list.
Formula 1 has seen many changes over the years, especially in how points are awarded. Since 2010, the points for a win have jumped from 10 to 25, and now even finishing in the top 10 can get you points. This new system has helped modern drivers rack up points more easily compared to those from the past.
For example, back in the 2000 season, drivers had to finish in the top six to earn points, amidst racing powerful and not-so-reliable cars. Fast forward to today, and with more races and perks like points for the fastest lap and sprint races, the game has changed. Drivers today have more opportunities to score.
With that in mind, let’s zoom in on the current F1 drivers and see where they rank on the all-time points list.
Starting with Zhou Guanyu at 188th place with 12 points, we move up to Yuki Tsunoda at 97th with 76 points, and Oscar Piastri at 70th with 150 points. As we climb higher, Kevin Magnussen holds 59th with 187 points and Alex Albon stands at 52nd with 228 points.
Getting into the top 50, we have Lance Stroll at 39th with 279 points, Pierre Gasly at 28th with 394 points, and Esteban Ocon at 25th with 423 points. Rising further, George Russell is 22nd with 513 points, Nico Hulkenberg 20th with 536 points, and Lando Norris 17th with 734 points.
Heading into the top 15, Carlos Sainz sits at 14th with 1075.5 points, followed by Charles Leclerc at 12th with 1187 points.
Now for the big league—the top 10 all-time F1 points scorers. Daniel Ricciardo kicks off in 10th with 1322 points. After returning as Red Bull’s reserve driver in 2023, Ricciardo got back on the grid after a brief stint away.
Michael Schumacher, a seven-time World Champion who mainly competed under the old points system, ranks 9th with 1566 points. If he had raced under today’s system, his total would skyrocket to 4660.2 points!
Next, we have Sergio Perez in 8th with 1593 points. Racing since the newer points system was introduced, Perez has steadily climbed the ranks.
Nico Rosberg, who retired at his peak, sits 7th with 1594.5 points. Half of his career was under the older system, but his success with Mercedes lifts him high on this list.
Valtteri Bottas in 6th with 1797 points replaced Rosberg at Mercedes and has since accumulated a significant haul of points. Kimi Raikkonen, who split his career between both points systems, stands 5th with 1873 points.
Fernando Alonso, still racing and collecting points like there’s no tomorrow, ranks 4th with 2300 points. He’s enjoyed a long career and continues to score with Aston Martin.
Max Verstappen, racing entirely under the new system, sits comfortably in 3rd place with 2747.5 points. His dominance with Red Bull is clear as he moves up the rankings.
Four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel is 2nd with 3098 points. While he’s retired now, his career under the new points system amassed him significant totals.
At the very top is Lewis Hamilton with a staggering 4674.5 points. With consistent performance and a front-running car for most of his career, Hamilton shows what relentless determination can achieve.
So, there you have it! The way points are handed out in today’s Formula 1 has allowed modern drivers to dominate the all-time rankings. Lewis Hamilton sits proudly at the top with his incredible points tally, followed by legends like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. It’s fascinating to see how the sport has evolved and how these drivers have carved out their places in history.
Source: Planetf1
