In the realm of Formula 1, the quest for the drivers’ championship certainly steals the spotlight. After all, it’s a showdown among 22 drivers aiming for both recognition and a spot in history.
But, one has to remember, F1 is also a team endeavor. There are 11 teams in the mix competing for the constructors’ championship, which is quite significant, especially considering the substantial prize money that accompanies it.
According to the terms laid out in the sport’s Concorde Agreement, teams will share approximately 45% of F1’s total commercial revenue at season’s end, depending on their ranking in the constructors’ championship. For instance, estimates suggest that McLaren could bring in around $161 million by the end of the 2024 season, having claimed the championship. The next year, when McLaren remained at the top, that amount surged to nearly $165 million.
Beyond their final standings, teams are also in line for historical bonuses based on their long-term contributions and achievements within F1. Take Ferrari, for example. Despite finishing 4th in the 2025 constructors’ championship, they still received the maximum dividend last year, thanks in part to legacy bonuses. It’s worth noting that the specifics of the Concorde Agreement haven’t been fully disclosed, but Ferrari—the sport’s longest-running team—has indicated that they value their historical contributions greatly.
So yes, while the Drivers’ Championship tends to captivate fans, the Constructors’ Championship is where teams can really cash in on their successes on the track.
Below are the latest standings for the F1 Constructors’ Championship, updated after the Belgian Grand Prix:
F1 Constructors Championship Standings
As we review the current F1 Constructors’ Championship standings post-Belgian Grand Prix, it’s important to note how ties are resolved. Similar to the Drivers’ Championship, the tiebreaker for teams is based on a countback system. If teams end up with equal points, the most wins are taken into account first. Should they still be tied, second-place finishes are looked at, and if necessary, third-place results can be reviewed as well.
For example, following the Belgian Grand Prix, both Alpine and VisaCash Racing Bulls are tied at 61 points. However, thanks to Pierre Gasly’s third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, Alpine edges out ahead in the rankings, highlighting a standout moment for both teams in the 2026 season.
