The Difference Between the Constructors' Cup and the Drivers' Championship

The Constructors' Cup is awarded to the team that finishes with the highest point total. For points in the races, first place gets you 25, then we jump down to 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1. There's also 1.4 fastest lap, which is why you see some interesting strategies at the end. The teams get paid out by Formula 1 based on where they finish. And when you win the Constructors' Championship, you get a prize money that's really significant. It's funny, no one really cares about the pit row except the constructors' championship teams. No one just rooting for Red Bull or Mercedes unless