F1pisteen

F1pisteen is a Finnish-language term used in informal Formula 1 discussion to refer to the points drivers earn from race results, and by extension to a driver's season total. The form is genitive, effectively meaning “the F1 points” or “the F1 point.” It is not an official designation by the FIA or Formula One; it appears in fan discussions, analyses, and Finnish-language media commentary.

In practice, F1pisteen is used when discussing a driver's season standings, year-end totals, or the impact of a single race on the championship. It covers the points awarded for finishing position in each race, and can also reflect bonuses or penalties that alter the tally.

Standard Formula 1 scoring awards points to the top ten finishers in a race, with a commonly cited distribution such as 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1. Since 2021, some events have included sprint races that yield additional points, and penalties can affect the final results, thereby changing the F1pisteen total.

Origin and usage: The term arises from Finnish-language sports discourse and online communities and illustrates how fans adapt terminology around scoring. It is not standardized and may be used variably across sources.

Related topics include the Formula One World Championship and the FIA point system.