BriefTea
Every story in sixty words
Get the free app no ads · no paywallExplained in plain English
How do F1 champions win?
Formula 1 drivers earn points based on their finishing position in each race throughout the season. The driver with the most points at the end of the championship is crowned the world champion. Antonelli secured enough points over the season to win the title, even though he finished third in Mexico.
Stories that explain this
Antonelli, 20, becomes youngest F1 world champion. Verstappen wins Mexico.Related explainers
Who was the youngest F1 champion before? What is the F1 budget cap? How do F1 teams make money? Where is Mexico's F1 track? How much is Mercedes F1 worth? Could Viking win the Champions League? When did an American last win? When did Argentina win Copa América?The full catalogue
Browse every card filed under F →We would like to count visits and see which links bring readers here. That means storing a random ID in your browser. No cookies, no ads, no profile. How it works.