Although all drivers aim to win their own World Championship, they also have to keep an eye out for the title that their teams aim for – the Constructors’ World Championship.
The points are awarded on the same system as those awarded for the drivers’ championship (explained in the preceding section). The difference is that teams take home the points that their two drivers earn. If a team’s drivers finish first and second, for example, then the team scores 18 points. Some team bosses believe that winning this title is more prestigious than having a Formula One star win the drivers’ World Championship because the constructors’ title generally goes to the team that’s produced the best car. The constructors’ championship has more importance than just its prestige, however, for the following reasons:
_ The amount a team earns from the sport’s television rights is dependent on just where a team finishes in the title chase. The difference between positions, especially in the top five teams, can be several million dollars. _ Finishing higher up in the constructors’ championship means that teams are entitled to the best garages in the pit lane, which usually means more space and improved facilities.
_ A winning team is also allowed to take more freight free of charge to the race, which cuts down on costs.
It’s no wonder that the battle for positions in the constructors’ championship gets so intense at the end of the season.
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