F1 Fantasy 2026: Best Season Strategy & Budget Growth
A hindsight look at what the first 17 rounds of 2026 made possible: the best legal season, a points-only season, and a budget-only season.
Hindsight analysis, not a prediction. Everything here was worked out after the races, knowing every real result and price change in rounds 1–17. It shows what was possible, not what anyone could have known beforehand, and none of it is a pre-race forecast. The best paths are the best found by search, not proven global optima.
The short answer. Across 2026 rounds 1–17, the best legal season we found scored 5,933 points and grew the budget from $100M to $143.9M. Chasing points every race, with no plan for budget, scored 5,808 (125 fewer) and ended at $137.3M. Chasing budget alone reached $164.4M but only 3,596 points. A bigger budget is a means to more points, not a goal.
Four hindsight analyses, side by side
| Analysis | Points | Budget | Chips | Paid transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Best legal season path found | 5,933 | $100M → $143.9M | 5 | 5 (-50 pts) |
| 2. Points-only, race by race | 5,808 | $100M → $137.3M | 5 | 12 (-120 pts) |
| 3. Maximum budget within free transfers | 3,596 | $100M → $164.4M | 4 | 0 |
Analysis 4 is the comparison between these paths: why optimizing budget alone differs from maximizing season points. See below.
| Chip | Best legal path | Points-only | Max budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcard | Round 2 (Chinese GP) | Round 2 (Chinese GP) | Round 15 (Azerbaijan GP) |
| Limitless | Round 4 (Miami GP) | Round 4 (Miami GP) | Not used |
| Final Fix | Round 17 (Singapore GP) | Round 16 (Bahrain GP) | Round 14 (Spanish GP) |
| No Negative | Round 5 (Canadian GP) | Round 12 (Dutch GP) | Round 4 (Miami GP) |
| Extra DRS | Round 13 (Italian GP) | Round 13 (Italian GP) | Round 13 (Italian GP) |
1. The best legal season path found: 5,933 points
This is the highest-scoring season we found that a real manager could have followed under the game's rules: start at $100M, build a team from scratch in race 1, then make legal transfers and play each chip once. Every team is reachable from the one before it, every team fits the budget the manager actually has at that moment, and the budget moves only with the real price changes of the team held. It ends at $143.9M after 5 paid transfers (50 penalty points).
Chips in this path: Wildcard (round 2), Limitless (round 4), No Negative (round 5), Extra DRS (round 13), Final Fix (round 17). The search considers the whole season at once, so it can accept a small loss of points in one race when the budget it builds pays back later, and it times each chip for the race where it is worth most.
For scale: if a manager could pick the best team in every single race with no budget limit, no transfer limit and no chips, the total would be 6,803 points. That is a ceiling no real path can reach, because the best team changes a lot from race to race.
2. Points-only, race by race: 5,808 points
This path is the simplest strategy a points-focused manager can follow. Every race it takes the highest-scoring team the current budget allows, using legal transfers (paying the 10-point penalty whenever a swap is worth more than that) and chips, and never plans for budget. It still starts at $100M and its budget still moves only with the price changes of the team it holds. It scored 5,808 points and ended at $137.3M, using 5 chips: Wildcard (round 2), Limitless (round 4), No Negative (round 12), Extra DRS (round 13), Final Fix (round 16), and 12 paid transfers (120 penalty points).
Planning ahead was worth 125 points over the season (2.2%) and $6.6M of extra budget, and it needed fewer paid transfers (5 against 12). Within a single season that is a modest edge, but it came from the same information, simply used with the whole season in view.
3. Maximum budget within free transfers: $164.4M
Here points are not the goal. Each race holds the affordable team whose assets are about to rise most in price, never pays for a transfer, and plays chips only where they cost no budget. The budget grew from $100M to $164.4M, $20.5M more than the best legal path, but the team scored only 3,596 points, 2,337 fewer. It used 4 chips: No Negative (round 4), Extra DRS (round 13), Final Fix (round 14), Wildcard (round 15). (Autopilot is not simulated in any of the paths.)
4. Why optimizing budget alone is not the same as maximizing points
In this data, the fastest price gains came from cheaper assets that scored far fewer points than the best teams. In the budget-only path the team held cost about $78.1M on average in the 17 races where one team was held, while the budget available averaged $130.5M: so a large part of the budget sat unspent. The best legal path held teams costing about $119.8M against an average budget of $121.9M, spending almost everything it had on points.
- Points per race: 349.0 for the best legal path against 211.5 for the budget-only path.
- Budget has a price in points. Reaching $164.4M cost 2,337 points. The extra $20.5M is worth something only if it is turned into better teams, and a single extra $1M often buys nothing at all.
- The best path uses budget as a tool. It grows the budget as a by-product of holding strong teams, and spends it when a threshold is crossed.
Race by race
| Race | Best path pts | Budget after | Points-only pts | Budget after | Max-budget pts | Budget after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Australian GP | 290 | $103.2M | 290 | $103.2M | 226 | $103.9M |
| 2. Chinese GP | 477WC | $106.5M | 477WC | $106.5M | 270 | $108.1M |
| 3. Japanese GP | 294 | $109.8M | 300 | $108.6M | 66 | $112.3M |
| 4. Miami GP | 499LL | $113.1M | 499LL | $110.7M | 163NN | $116.5M |
| 5. Canadian GP | 364NN | $115.0M | 340 | $112.4M | 249 | $119.7M |
| 6. Monaco GP | 309 | $115.5M | 281 | $112.9M | 224 | $122.5M |
| 7. Spanish GP (Barcelona) | 285 | $118.0M | 266 | $114.2M | 226 | $126.4M |
| 8. Austrian GP | 250 | $120.1M | 250 | $116.1M | 144 | $129.9M |
| 9. British GP | 380 | $123.2M | 371 | $119.2M | 241 | $134.1M |
| 10. Belgian GP | 287 | $126.5M | 289 | $121.3M | 140 | $138.3M |
| 11. Hungarian GP | 272 | $128.9M | 261 | $123.1M | 143 | $142.5M |
| 12. Dutch GP | 345 | $131.5M | 362NN | $125.5M | 232 | $145.7M |
| 13. Italian GP | 5543X | $134.1M | 5373X | $128.4M | 4233X | $149.6M |
| 14. Spanish GP | 254 | $136.1M | 251 | $130.9M | 194FF | $152.8M |
| 15. Azerbaijan GP | 316 | $138.5M | 302 | $133.0M | 200WC | $156.7M |
| 16. Bahrain GP | 384 | $140.9M | 380FF | $135.1M | 294 | $160.2M |
| 17. Singapore GP | 373FF | $143.9M | 352 | $137.3M | 161 | $164.4M |
| Season total | 5,933 | $143.9M | 5,808 | $137.3M | 3,596 | $164.4M |
The best legal path, race by race
Every team, transfer, chip and result of the 5,933-point path. Each card shows the team held that race with its prices and the points each asset scored, who came out and who went in, what the chip was worth, and how the budget moved. Prices are the official F1 Fantasy prices at that race, and all of it is hindsight.
Race 1 · Australian Grand Prix290 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $7.4M | +20 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.4M | +13 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.2M | +15 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.7M | +50 |
| Pierre Gasly | $12.0M | +11 |
| Racing Bulls | $6.3M | +35 |
| Mercedes | $29.3M | +96 |
Transfers
Starting team, built from the $100M budget.
Result
| Team points | +240 |
| DRS bonus | +50 |
| Race total | 290 |
Budget $100.0M → $103.2M: this race was played with $100.0M ($4.7M unspent); the +$3.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $103.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
Race 2 · Chinese Grand Prix WC477 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $8.0M | +34 |
| Franco Colapinto | $6.4M | +18 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $23.5M | +68 |
| Liam Lawson | $6.3M | +35 |
| Sergio Perez | $5.8M | +20 |
| Ferrari | $23.6M | +119 |
| Mercedes | $29.6M | +115 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $28.0M → Kimi Antonelli $23.5M
- Pierre Gasly $12.2M → Franco Colapinto $6.4M
- Gabriel Bortoleto $7.0M → Liam Lawson $6.3M
- Arvid Lindblad $6.8M → Sergio Perez $5.8M
- Racing Bulls $6.9M → Ferrari $23.6M
5 transfers · Wildcard: all free
Result
| Team points | +409 |
| DRS bonus | +68 |
| Race total | 477 |
Budget $103.2M → $106.5M: this race was played with $103.2M ($0.0M unspent); the +$3.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $106.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 549 points.
Race 3 · Japanese Grand Prix294 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Colapinto | $7.0M | +4 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $23.8M | +50 |
| Liam Lawson | $6.9M | +10 |
| Esteban Ocon | $8.5M | +9 |
| Sergio Perez | $6.4M | +4 |
| Ferrari | $23.9M | +75 |
| Mercedes | $29.9M | +92 |
Transfers
- Oliver Bearman $8.6M → Esteban Ocon $8.5M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +244 |
| DRS bonus | +50 |
| Race total | 294 |
Budget $106.5M → $109.8M: this race was played with $106.5M ($0.1M unspent); the +$3.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $109.8M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 392 points.
Race 4 · Miami Grand Prix LL499 pts
Limitless team (this race only)
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Kimi Antonelli | $24.1M | +42 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $26.5M | +54 |
| George Russell | $28.3M | +42 |
| Max Verstappen | $28.2M | +52 |
| Oscar Piastri | $24.6M | +41 |
| McLaren | $28.6M | +110 |
| Mercedes | $30.2M | +104 |
Team held before and after: Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson, Esteban Ocon, Sergio Perez, Ferrari, Mercedes.
Transfers
No transfers: the team held before carries on unchanged after this race.
Result
| Team points | +445 |
| DRS bonus | +54 |
| Race total | 499 |
Budget $109.8M → $113.1M: this race was played with $109.8M; the +$3.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $113.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 499 points.
Race 5 · Canadian Grand Prix NN364 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | $23.5M | +43 |
| Franco Colapinto | $8.2M | +25 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.4M | +63 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.1M | +23 |
| Esteban Ocon | $9.7M | +8 |
| Racing Bulls | $8.7M | +42 |
| Mercedes | $30.5M | +97 |
Transfers
- Sergio Perez $7.6M → Lewis Hamilton $23.5M
- Ferrari $24.5M → Racing Bulls $8.7M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +301 |
| DRS bonus | +63 |
| Race total | 364 |
Budget $113.1M → $115.0M: this race was played with $113.1M ($0.0M unspent); the +$1.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $115.0M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 389 points.
Race 6 · Monaco Grand Prix309 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | $23.6M | +27 |
| Isack Hadjar | $12.1M | +23 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.4M | +21 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.7M | +55 |
| Liam Lawson | $7.9M | +16 |
| Racing Bulls | $9.3M | +42 |
| Mercedes | $30.8M | +70 |
Transfers
- Esteban Ocon $9.9M → Isack Hadjar $12.1M
- Franco Colapinto $8.8M → Arvid Lindblad $6.4M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +254 |
| DRS bonus | +55 |
| Race total | 309 |
Budget $115.0M → $115.5M: this race was played with $115.0M ($0.2M unspent); the +$0.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $115.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 312 points.
Race 7 · Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)285 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton DRS (2x) | $23.9M | +56 |
| Isack Hadjar | $11.5M | +22 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $5.8M | +10 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.1M | +9 |
| Pierre Gasly | $11.6M | +17 |
| Ferrari | $25.1M | +58 |
| McLaren | $29.5M | +67 |
Transfers
- Kimi Antonelli $25.0M → Pierre Gasly $11.6M
- Mercedes $31.1M → McLaren $29.5M
- Racing Bulls $9.9M → Ferrari $25.1M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +239 |
| DRS bonus | +56 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 285 |
Budget $115.5M → $118.0M: this race was played with $115.5M ($0.0M unspent); the +$2.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $118.0M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 333 points.
Race 8 · Austrian Grand Prix250 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $12.1M | +15 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $5.8M | +5 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $5.6M | +6 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.7M | +7 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $28.0M | +43 |
| Ferrari | $25.4M | +56 |
| Mercedes | $31.4M | +85 |
Transfers
- Lewis Hamilton $24.2M → Max Verstappen $28.0M
- Pierre Gasly $12.2M → Gabriel Bortoleto $5.8M
- McLaren $29.8M → Mercedes $31.4M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +217 |
| DRS bonus | +43 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 250 |
Budget $118.0M → $120.1M: this race was played with $118.0M ($1.0M unspent); the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $120.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 359 points.
Race 9 · British Grand Prix380 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $12.7M | +23 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.0M | +16 |
| Franco Colapinto | $9.8M | +27 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.9M | +22 |
| Charles Leclerc DRS (2x) | $23.2M | +54 |
| Ferrari | $25.7M | +92 |
| Mercedes | $31.7M | +92 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $27.9M → Charles Leclerc $23.2M
- Arvid Lindblad $6.2M → Franco Colapinto $9.8M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +326 |
| DRS bonus | +54 |
| Race total | 380 |
Budget $120.1M → $123.2M: this race was played with $120.1M ($2.1M unspent); the +$3.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $123.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 434 points.
Race 10 · Belgian Grand Prix287 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $13.3M | +38 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.6M | +8 |
| Franco Colapinto | $10.4M | +8 |
| Charles Leclerc DRS (2x) | $23.3M | +39 |
| Fernando Alonso | $5.0M | +5 |
| Ferrari | $26.0M | +71 |
| Red Bull Racing | $30.3M | +79 |
Transfers
- Liam Lawson $9.5M → Fernando Alonso $5.0M
- Mercedes $32.0M → Red Bull Racing $30.3M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +248 |
| DRS bonus | +39 |
| Race total | 287 |
Budget $123.2M → $126.5M: this race was played with $123.2M ($8.3M unspent); the +$3.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $126.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 371 points.
Race 11 · Hungarian Grand Prix272 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $7.2M | +10 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.6M | +31 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $25.8M | +37 |
| Fernando Alonso | $5.6M | +10 |
| Lance Stroll | $3.0M | +15 |
| Ferrari | $26.3M | +71 |
| Mercedes | $32.3M | +71 |
Transfers
- Isack Hadjar $13.9M → Lando Norris $25.8M
- Franco Colapinto $11.0M → Lance Stroll $3.0M
- Red Bull Racing $30.6M → Mercedes $32.3M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +245 |
| DRS bonus | +37 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 272 |
Budget $126.5M → $128.9M: this race was played with $126.5M ($2.7M unspent); the +$2.4M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $128.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 341 points.
Race 12 · Dutch Grand Prix345 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $7.8M | +5 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.0M | +5 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.9M | +39 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $26.1M | +57 |
| Fernando Alonso | $6.2M | +24 |
| Ferrari | $26.6M | +74 |
| Mercedes | $32.6M | +84 |
Transfers
- Lance Stroll $3.0M → Nico Hulkenberg $3.0M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +288 |
| DRS bonus | +57 |
| Race total | 345 |
Budget $128.9M → $131.5M: this race was played with $128.9M ($2.7M unspent); the +$2.6M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $131.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 410 points.
Race 13 · Italian Grand Prix 3X554 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.2M | +17 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $8.0M | +14 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.6M | +14 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (3x) | $26.0M | +93 |
| Oscar Piastri | $24.1M | +35 |
| McLaren | $31.3M | +77 |
| Mercedes | $32.9M | +128 |
Transfers
- Lando Norris $26.4M → Kimi Antonelli $26.0M
- Charles Leclerc $24.2M → Oscar Piastri $24.1M
- Fernando Alonso $6.8M → Alexander Albon $5.2M
- Ferrari $26.9M → McLaren $31.3M
4 transfers · 3 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +378 |
| DRS bonus | +186 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 554 |
Budget $131.5M → $134.1M: this race was played with $131.5M ($0.4M unspent); the +$2.6M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $134.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 528 points.
Race 14 · Spanish Grand Prix254 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.8M | +4 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.2M | +2 |
| Kimi Antonelli | $26.3M | +35 |
| Valtteri Bottas | $3.0M | +1 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.4M | +38 |
| Mercedes | $33.2M | +87 |
| Red Bull Racing | $31.5M | +59 |
Transfers
- Oscar Piastri $24.0M → Max Verstappen $27.4M
- Gabriel Bortoleto $8.6M → Valtteri Bottas $3.0M
- McLaren $31.6M → Red Bull Racing $31.5M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +226 |
| DRS bonus | +38 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 254 |
Budget $134.1M → $136.1M: this race was played with $134.1M ($2.7M unspent); the +$2.0M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $136.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 326 points.
Race 15 · Azerbaijan Grand Prix316 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.8M | +15 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.2M | +17 |
| Kimi Antonelli | $26.6M | +28 |
| Sergio Perez | $3.0M | +11 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.3M | +43 |
| Mercedes | $33.5M | +88 |
| Red Bull Racing | $31.8M | +71 |
Transfers
- Alexander Albon $6.4M → Arvid Lindblad $8.2M
- Valtteri Bottas $3.0M → Sergio Perez $3.0M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +273 |
| DRS bonus | +43 |
| Race total | 316 |
Budget $136.1M → $138.5M: this race was played with $136.1M ($0.9M unspent); the +$2.4M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $138.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 366 points.
Race 16 · Bahrain Grand Prix384 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hulkenberg | $5.4M | +19 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.8M | +28 |
| Kimi Antonelli | $26.9M | +29 |
| Liam Lawson | $9.1M | +17 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.6M | +57 |
| Ferrari | $27.6M | +80 |
| Red Bull Racing | $32.1M | +97 |
Transfers
- Sergio Perez $3.0M → Liam Lawson $9.1M
- Mercedes $33.8M → Ferrari $27.6M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +327 |
| DRS bonus | +57 |
| Race total | 384 |
Budget $138.5M → $140.9M: this race was played with $138.5M ($1.0M unspent); the +$2.4M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $140.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 414 points.
Race 17 · Singapore Grand Prix FF373 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $5.8M | +18 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $6.0M | +17 |
| Liam Lawson | $9.3M | +18 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.8M | +43 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.9M | +53 |
| Ferrari | $27.9M | +91 |
| Red Bull Racing | $32.4M | +66 |
Transfers
- Kimi Antonelli $27.0M → Charles Leclerc $23.8M
- Arvid Lindblad $9.4M → Oliver Bearman $5.8M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +306 |
| DRS bonus | +53 |
| Final Fix swap | +14 |
| Race total | 373 |
Budget $140.9M → $143.9M: this race was played with $140.9M ($7.8M unspent); the +$3.0M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $143.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
The other two paths, race by race
Points-only path: all 17 races, 5,808 points
Race 1 · Australian Grand Prix290 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $7.4M | +20 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.4M | +13 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.2M | +15 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.7M | +50 |
| Pierre Gasly | $12.0M | +11 |
| Racing Bulls | $6.3M | +35 |
| Mercedes | $29.3M | +96 |
Transfers
Starting team, built from the $100M budget.
Result
| Team points | +240 |
| DRS bonus | +50 |
| Race total | 290 |
Budget $100.0M → $103.2M: this race was played with $100.0M ($4.7M unspent); the +$3.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $103.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
Race 2 · Chinese Grand Prix WC477 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $8.0M | +34 |
| Franco Colapinto | $6.4M | +18 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $23.5M | +68 |
| Liam Lawson | $6.3M | +35 |
| Sergio Perez | $5.8M | +20 |
| Ferrari | $23.6M | +119 |
| Mercedes | $29.6M | +115 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $28.0M → Kimi Antonelli $23.5M
- Pierre Gasly $12.2M → Franco Colapinto $6.4M
- Gabriel Bortoleto $7.0M → Liam Lawson $6.3M
- Arvid Lindblad $6.8M → Sergio Perez $5.8M
- Racing Bulls $6.9M → Ferrari $23.6M
5 transfers · Wildcard: all free
Result
| Team points | +409 |
| DRS bonus | +68 |
| Race total | 477 |
Budget $103.2M → $106.5M: this race was played with $103.2M ($0.0M unspent); the +$3.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $106.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 549 points.
Race 3 · Japanese Grand Prix300 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Colapinto | $7.0M | +4 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $5.6M | +10 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $23.8M | +50 |
| Liam Lawson | $6.9M | +10 |
| Esteban Ocon | $8.5M | +9 |
| Ferrari | $23.9M | +75 |
| Mercedes | $29.9M | +92 |
Transfers
- Oliver Bearman $8.6M → Esteban Ocon $8.5M
- Sergio Perez $6.4M → Nico Hulkenberg $5.6M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +250 |
| DRS bonus | +50 |
| Race total | 300 |
Budget $106.5M → $108.6M: this race was played with $106.5M ($0.9M unspent); the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $108.6M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 392 points.
Race 4 · Miami Grand Prix LL499 pts
Limitless team (this race only)
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Kimi Antonelli | $24.1M | +42 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $26.5M | +54 |
| George Russell | $28.3M | +42 |
| Max Verstappen | $28.2M | +52 |
| Oscar Piastri | $24.6M | +41 |
| McLaren | $28.6M | +110 |
| Mercedes | $30.2M | +104 |
Team held before and after: Franco Colapinto, Nico Hulkenberg, Kimi Antonelli, Liam Lawson, Esteban Ocon, Ferrari, Mercedes.
Transfers
No transfers: the team held before carries on unchanged after this race.
Result
| Team points | +445 |
| DRS bonus | +54 |
| Race total | 499 |
Budget $108.6M → $110.7M: this race was played with $108.6M; the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $110.7M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 499 points.
Race 5 · Canadian Grand Prix340 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Colapinto | $8.2M | +25 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.4M | +62 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.1M | +23 |
| Lance Stroll | $5.6M | +11 |
| Valtteri Bottas | $3.9M | +12 |
| Ferrari | $24.5M | +69 |
| Mercedes | $30.5M | +76 |
Transfers
- Esteban Ocon $9.7M → Lance Stroll $5.6M
- Nico Hulkenberg $4.4M → Valtteri Bottas $3.9M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +278 |
| DRS bonus | +62 |
| Race total | 340 |
Budget $110.7M → $112.4M: this race was played with $110.7M ($5.5M unspent); the +$1.7M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $112.4M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 389 points.
Race 6 · Monaco Grand Prix281 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | $23.6M | +27 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.4M | +21 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.7M | +55 |
| Liam Lawson | $7.9M | +16 |
| Fernando Alonso | $7.4M | +15 |
| Racing Bulls | $9.3M | +42 |
| Mercedes | $30.8M | +70 |
Transfers
- Franco Colapinto $8.8M → Lewis Hamilton $23.6M
- Lance Stroll $5.4M → Fernando Alonso $7.4M
- Valtteri Bottas $4.5M → Arvid Lindblad $6.4M
- Ferrari $24.8M → Racing Bulls $9.3M
4 transfers · 2 free, 2 paid (+20 pts)
Result
| Team points | +246 |
| DRS bonus | +55 |
| Transfer penalty | −20 |
| Race total | 281 |
Budget $112.4M → $112.9M: this race was played with $112.4M ($2.3M unspent); the +$0.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $112.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 312 points.
Race 7 · Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)266 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton DRS (2x) | $23.9M | +56 |
| Isack Hadjar | $11.5M | +22 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $5.8M | +10 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.1M | +9 |
| Sergio Perez | $6.8M | +8 |
| Ferrari | $25.1M | +58 |
| McLaren | $29.5M | +67 |
Transfers
- Kimi Antonelli $25.0M → Isack Hadjar $11.5M
- Fernando Alonso $6.8M → Sergio Perez $6.8M
- Mercedes $31.1M → McLaren $29.5M
- Racing Bulls $9.9M → Ferrari $25.1M
4 transfers · 2 free, 2 paid (+20 pts)
Result
| Team points | +230 |
| DRS bonus | +56 |
| Transfer penalty | −20 |
| Race total | 266 |
Budget $112.9M → $114.2M: this race was played with $112.9M ($2.2M unspent); the +$1.3M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $114.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 333 points.
Race 8 · Austrian Grand Prix250 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $12.1M | +15 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.0M | +5 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $5.6M | +6 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.7M | +7 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $28.0M | +43 |
| Ferrari | $25.4M | +56 |
| Mercedes | $31.4M | +85 |
Transfers
- Lewis Hamilton $24.2M → Max Verstappen $28.0M
- Sergio Perez $6.2M → Nico Hulkenberg $3.0M
- McLaren $29.8M → Mercedes $31.4M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +217 |
| DRS bonus | +43 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 250 |
Budget $114.2M → $116.1M: this race was played with $114.2M ($0.0M unspent); the +$1.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $116.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 359 points.
Race 9 · British Grand Prix371 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $12.7M | +23 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.0M | +16 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.2M | +18 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.9M | +22 |
| Charles Leclerc DRS (2x) | $23.2M | +54 |
| Ferrari | $25.7M | +92 |
| Mercedes | $31.7M | +92 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $27.9M → Charles Leclerc $23.2M
- Nico Hulkenberg $3.0M → Gabriel Bortoleto $6.0M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +317 |
| DRS bonus | +54 |
| Race total | 371 |
Budget $116.1M → $119.2M: this race was played with $116.1M ($1.7M unspent); the +$3.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $119.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 434 points.
Race 10 · Belgian Grand Prix289 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $13.3M | +38 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.6M | +8 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.8M | +5 |
| Charles Leclerc DRS (2x) | $23.3M | +39 |
| Carlos Sainz | $10.8M | +10 |
| Ferrari | $26.0M | +71 |
| Red Bull Racing | $30.3M | +79 |
Transfers
- Liam Lawson $9.5M → Carlos Sainz $10.8M
- Mercedes $32.0M → Red Bull Racing $30.3M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +250 |
| DRS bonus | +39 |
| Race total | 289 |
Budget $119.2M → $121.3M: this race was played with $119.2M ($2.1M unspent); the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $121.3M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 371 points.
Race 11 · Hungarian Grand Prix261 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $7.2M | +10 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.0M | +9 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.6M | +31 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $25.8M | +37 |
| Lance Stroll | $3.0M | +15 |
| Ferrari | $26.3M | +71 |
| Mercedes | $32.3M | +71 |
Transfers
- Isack Hadjar $13.9M → Lando Norris $25.8M
- Carlos Sainz $10.2M → Nico Hulkenberg $3.0M
- Arvid Lindblad $7.4M → Lance Stroll $3.0M
- Red Bull Racing $30.6M → Mercedes $32.3M
4 transfers · 2 free, 2 paid (+20 pts)
Result
| Team points | +244 |
| DRS bonus | +37 |
| Transfer penalty | −20 |
| Race total | 261 |
Budget $121.3M → $123.1M: this race was played with $121.3M ($0.1M unspent); the +$1.8M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $123.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 341 points.
Race 12 · Dutch Grand Prix NN362 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.0M | +15 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.9M | +39 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $26.1M | +58 |
| Fernando Alonso | $6.2M | +24 |
| Lance Stroll | $3.0M | +10 |
| Ferrari | $26.6M | +74 |
| Mercedes | $32.6M | +84 |
Transfers
- Gabriel Bortoleto $7.8M → Fernando Alonso $6.2M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +304 |
| DRS bonus | +58 |
| Race total | 362 |
Budget $123.1M → $125.5M: this race was played with $123.1M ($1.7M unspent); the +$2.4M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $125.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 410 points.
Race 13 · Italian Grand Prix 3X537 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.2M | +17 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.6M | +14 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (3x) | $26.0M | +93 |
| Liam Lawson | $14.3M | +25 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | $9.7M | +17 |
| McLaren | $31.3M | +77 |
| Mercedes | $32.9M | +128 |
Transfers
- Lando Norris $26.4M → Kimi Antonelli $26.0M
- Charles Leclerc $24.2M → Liam Lawson $14.3M
- Fernando Alonso $6.8M → Yuki Tsunoda $9.7M
- Lance Stroll $3.0M → Alexander Albon $5.2M
- Ferrari $26.9M → McLaren $31.3M
5 transfers · 3 free, 2 paid (+20 pts)
Result
| Team points | +371 |
| DRS bonus | +186 |
| Transfer penalty | −20 |
| Race total | 537 |
Budget $125.5M → $128.4M: this race was played with $125.5M ($2.5M unspent); the +$2.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $128.4M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 528 points.
Race 14 · Spanish Grand Prix251 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.8M | +4 |
| Franco Colapinto | $10.4M | +13 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.2M | +2 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $26.3M | +35 |
| Liam Lawson | $14.9M | +16 |
| Mercedes | $33.2M | +87 |
| Red Bull Racing | $31.5M | +59 |
Transfers
- Yuki Tsunoda $9.9M → Franco Colapinto $10.4M
- McLaren $31.6M → Red Bull Racing $31.5M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +216 |
| DRS bonus | +35 |
| Race total | 251 |
Budget $128.4M → $130.9M: this race was played with $128.4M ($2.1M unspent); the +$2.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $130.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 326 points.
Race 15 · Azerbaijan Grand Prix302 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $14.5M | +26 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.8M | +15 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.2M | +17 |
| George Russell DRS (2x) | $27.8M | +45 |
| Carlos Sainz | $9.0M | +15 |
| Mercedes | $33.5M | +88 |
| Red Bull Racing | $31.8M | +71 |
Transfers
- Kimi Antonelli $26.6M → George Russell $27.8M
- Liam Lawson $15.1M → Isack Hadjar $14.5M
- Franco Colapinto $10.6M → Carlos Sainz $9.0M
- Alexander Albon $6.4M → Arvid Lindblad $8.2M
4 transfers · 2 free, 2 paid (+20 pts)
Result
| Team points | +277 |
| DRS bonus | +45 |
| Transfer penalty | −20 |
| Race total | 302 |
Budget $130.9M → $133.0M: this race was played with $130.9M ($1.3M unspent); the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $133.0M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 366 points.
Race 16 · Bahrain Grand Prix FF380 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $15.1M | +25 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $5.4M | +19 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.8M | +28 |
| Fernando Alonso | $6.2M | +17 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.6M | +57 |
| Ferrari | $27.6M | +80 |
| Red Bull Racing | $32.1M | +97 |
Transfers
- George Russell $28.1M → Max Verstappen $27.6M
- Carlos Sainz $8.4M → Fernando Alonso $6.2M
- Mercedes $33.8M → Ferrari $27.6M
3 transfers · 2 free, 1 paid (+10 pts)
Result
| Team points | +323 |
| DRS bonus | +57 |
| Final Fix swap | +10 |
| Transfer penalty | −10 |
| Race total | 380 |
Budget $133.0M → $135.1M: this race was played with $133.0M ($10.2M unspent); the +$2.1M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $135.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 414 points.
Race 17 · Singapore Grand Prix352 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $5.8M | +18 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $6.0M | +17 |
| Charles Leclerc | $23.8M | +43 |
| Fernando Alonso | $5.6M | +11 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.9M | +53 |
| Ferrari | $27.9M | +91 |
| Red Bull Racing | $32.4M | +66 |
Transfers
- Isack Hadjar $15.7M → Charles Leclerc $23.8M
- Arvid Lindblad $9.4M → Oliver Bearman $5.8M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +299 |
| DRS bonus | +53 |
| Race total | 352 |
Budget $135.1M → $137.3M: this race was played with $135.1M ($5.7M unspent); the +$2.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $137.3M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
Maximum-budget path (free transfers only): all 17 races, 3,596 points
Race 1 · Australian Grand Prix226 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $7.4M | +20 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.4M | +13 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.2M | +15 |
| Esteban Ocon | $7.3M | +9 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.7M | +50 |
| Haas F1 Team | $7.4M | +34 |
| Racing Bulls | $6.3M | +35 |
Transfers
Starting team, built from the $100M budget.
Result
| Team points | +176 |
| DRS bonus | +50 |
| Race total | 226 |
Budget $100.0M → $103.9M: this race was played with $100.0M ($31.3M unspent); the +$3.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $103.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
Race 2 · Chinese Grand Prix270 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $8.0M | +34 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.8M | +7 |
| Liam Lawson DRS (2x) | $6.3M | +35 |
| Esteban Ocon | $7.9M | +24 |
| Sergio Perez | $5.8M | +20 |
| Haas F1 Team | $8.0M | +65 |
| Racing Bulls | $6.9M | +50 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $28.0M → Liam Lawson $6.3M
- Gabriel Bortoleto $7.0M → Sergio Perez $5.8M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +235 |
| DRS bonus | +35 |
| Race total | 270 |
Budget $103.9M → $108.1M: this race was played with $103.9M ($54.2M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $108.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 549 points.
Race 3 · Japanese Grand Prix66 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman | $8.6M | −14 |
| Franco Colapinto | $7.0M | +4 |
| Liam Lawson DRS (2x) | $6.9M | +10 |
| Esteban Ocon | $8.5M | +9 |
| Sergio Perez | $6.4M | +4 |
| Alpine | $13.7M | +25 |
| Racing Bulls | $7.5M | +18 |
Transfers
- Arvid Lindblad $7.4M → Franco Colapinto $7.0M
- Haas F1 Team $8.6M → Alpine $13.7M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +56 |
| DRS bonus | +10 |
| Race total | 66 |
Budget $108.1M → $112.3M: this race was played with $108.1M ($49.5M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $112.3M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 392 points.
Race 4 · Miami Grand Prix NN163 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Colapinto | $7.6M | +15 |
| Liam Lawson | $7.5M | +8 |
| Esteban Ocon | $9.1M | +14 |
| Sergio Perez DRS (2x) | $7.0M | +19 |
| Carlos Sainz | $12.4M | +19 |
| Alpine | $14.3M | +37 |
| Racing Bulls | $8.1M | +32 |
Transfers
- Oliver Bearman $9.2M → Carlos Sainz $12.4M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +144 |
| DRS bonus | +19 |
| Race total | 163 |
Budget $112.3M → $116.5M: this race was played with $112.3M ($46.3M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $116.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 499 points.
Race 5 · Canadian Grand Prix249 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Colapinto | $8.2M | +25 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.4M | +62 |
| Esteban Ocon | $9.7M | +8 |
| Valtteri Bottas | $3.9M | +12 |
| Oscar Piastri | $24.7M | +12 |
| Alpine | $14.9M | +46 |
| Racing Bulls | $8.7M | +22 |
Transfers
- Carlos Sainz $13.0M → Oscar Piastri $24.7M
- Liam Lawson $8.1M → Kimi Antonelli $24.4M
- Sergio Perez $7.6M → Valtteri Bottas $3.9M
3 transfers · 3 free
Result
| Team points | +187 |
| DRS bonus | +62 |
| Race total | 249 |
Budget $116.5M → $119.7M: this race was played with $116.5M ($22.0M unspent); the +$3.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $119.7M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 389 points.
Race 6 · Monaco Grand Prix224 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | $23.6M | +27 |
| Franco Colapinto | $8.8M | 0 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $24.7M | +55 |
| Liam Lawson | $7.9M | +16 |
| Esteban Ocon | $9.9M | +12 |
| Alpine | $15.5M | +17 |
| Racing Bulls | $9.3M | +42 |
Transfers
- Oscar Piastri $25.0M → Lewis Hamilton $23.6M
- Valtteri Bottas $4.5M → Liam Lawson $7.9M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +169 |
| DRS bonus | +55 |
| Race total | 224 |
Budget $119.7M → $122.5M: this race was played with $119.7M ($20.0M unspent); the +$2.8M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $122.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 312 points.
Race 7 · Spanish Grand Prix (Barcelona)226 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton DRS (2x) | $23.9M | +56 |
| Isack Hadjar | $11.5M | +22 |
| Franco Colapinto | $9.4M | +9 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.1M | +9 |
| Pierre Gasly | $11.6M | +17 |
| Alpine | $16.1M | +31 |
| Racing Bulls | $9.9M | +26 |
Transfers
- Kimi Antonelli $25.0M → Pierre Gasly $11.6M
- Esteban Ocon $10.1M → Isack Hadjar $11.5M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +170 |
| DRS bonus | +56 |
| Race total | 226 |
Budget $122.5M → $126.4M: this race was played with $122.5M ($32.0M unspent); the +$3.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $126.4M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 333 points.
Race 8 · Austrian Grand Prix144 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton DRS (2x) | $24.2M | +27 |
| Isack Hadjar | $12.1M | +15 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $5.6M | +6 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.7M | +7 |
| Pierre Gasly | $12.2M | +3 |
| Alpine | $16.7M | +21 |
| Racing Bulls | $10.5M | +38 |
Transfers
- Franco Colapinto $10.0M → Arvid Lindblad $5.6M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +117 |
| DRS bonus | +27 |
| Race total | 144 |
Budget $126.4M → $129.9M: this race was played with $126.4M ($36.4M unspent); the +$3.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $129.9M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 359 points.
Race 9 · British Grand Prix241 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $12.7M | +23 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.0M | +16 |
| Franco Colapinto DRS (2x) | $9.8M | +27 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.2M | +18 |
| Liam Lawson | $8.9M | +22 |
| Alpine | $17.3M | +53 |
| Racing Bulls | $11.1M | +55 |
Transfers
- Lewis Hamilton $24.5M → Franco Colapinto $9.8M
- Pierre Gasly $12.8M → Gabriel Bortoleto $6.0M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +214 |
| DRS bonus | +27 |
| Race total | 241 |
Budget $129.9M → $134.1M: this race was played with $129.9M ($57.9M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $134.1M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 434 points.
Race 10 · Belgian Grand Prix140 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar DRS (2x) | $13.3M | +38 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $6.6M | +8 |
| Franco Colapinto | $10.4M | +8 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $6.8M | +5 |
| Fernando Alonso | $5.0M | +5 |
| Alpine | $17.9M | +19 |
| Audi | $5.6M | +19 |
Transfers
- Liam Lawson $9.5M → Fernando Alonso $5.0M
- Racing Bulls $11.7M → Audi $5.6M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +102 |
| DRS bonus | +38 |
| Race total | 140 |
Budget $134.1M → $138.3M: this race was played with $134.1M ($68.5M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $138.3M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 371 points.
Race 11 · Hungarian Grand Prix143 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar DRS (2x) | $13.9M | +15 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $7.2M | +10 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $7.4M | +4 |
| Liam Lawson | $9.7M | +13 |
| Fernando Alonso | $5.6M | +10 |
| Racing Bulls | $12.3M | +47 |
| Audi | $6.2M | +29 |
Transfers
- Franco Colapinto $11.0M → Liam Lawson $9.7M
- Alpine $18.5M → Racing Bulls $12.3M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +128 |
| DRS bonus | +15 |
| Race total | 143 |
Budget $138.3M → $142.5M: this race was played with $138.3M ($76.0M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $142.5M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 341 points.
Race 12 · Dutch Grand Prix232 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $7.8M | +5 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.0M | +5 |
| Kimi Antonelli | $25.7M | +37 |
| Lando Norris DRS (2x) | $26.1M | +57 |
| Fernando Alonso | $6.2M | +24 |
| Racing Bulls | $12.9M | +22 |
| Audi | $6.8M | +25 |
Transfers
- Isack Hadjar $14.5M → Lando Norris $26.1M
- Liam Lawson $10.3M → Kimi Antonelli $25.7M
- Arvid Lindblad $8.0M → Nico Hulkenberg $3.0M
3 transfers · 3 free
Result
| Team points | +175 |
| DRS bonus | +57 |
| Race total | 232 |
Budget $142.5M → $145.7M: this race was played with $142.5M ($54.0M unspent); the +$3.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $145.7M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 410 points.
Race 13 · Italian Grand Prix 3X423 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.2M | +17 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | $8.0M | +14 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $3.6M | +14 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (3x) | $26.0M | +93 |
| Liam Lawson | $14.3M | +25 |
| Racing Bulls | $13.5M | +33 |
| Audi | $7.4M | +41 |
Transfers
- Lando Norris $26.4M → Liam Lawson $14.3M
- Fernando Alonso $6.8M → Alexander Albon $5.2M
2 transfers · 2 free
Result
| Team points | +237 |
| DRS bonus | +186 |
| Race total | 423 |
Budget $145.7M → $149.6M: this race was played with $145.7M ($67.7M unspent); the +$3.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $149.6M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 528 points.
Race 14 · Spanish Grand Prix FF194 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Albon | $5.8M | +4 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.2M | +2 |
| Kimi Antonelli DRS (2x) | $26.3M | +35 |
| Liam Lawson | $14.9M | +16 |
| Lando Norris | $26.7M | +23 |
| Racing Bulls | $14.1M | +13 |
| Audi | $8.0M | +10 |
Transfers
- Gabriel Bortoleto $8.6M → Lando Norris $26.7M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +103 |
| DRS bonus | +35 |
| Final Fix swap | +56 |
| Race total | 194 |
Budget $149.6M → $152.8M: this race was played with $149.6M ($49.6M unspent); the +$3.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $152.8M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 326 points.
Race 15 · Azerbaijan Grand Prix WC200 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $14.5M | +26 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $4.8M | +15 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.2M | +17 |
| Valtteri Bottas | $3.0M | +6 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.3M | +43 |
| Racing Bulls | $14.7M | +23 |
| Audi | $8.6M | +27 |
Transfers
- Lando Norris $27.0M → Max Verstappen $27.3M
- Kimi Antonelli $26.6M → Isack Hadjar $14.5M
- Liam Lawson $15.1M → Arvid Lindblad $8.2M
- Alexander Albon $6.4M → Valtteri Bottas $3.0M
4 transfers · Wildcard: all free
Result
| Team points | +157 |
| DRS bonus | +43 |
| Race total | 200 |
Budget $152.8M → $156.7M: this race was played with $152.8M ($71.7M unspent); the +$3.9M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $156.7M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 366 points.
Race 16 · Bahrain Grand Prix294 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Isack Hadjar | $15.1M | +25 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $5.4M | +19 |
| Arvid Lindblad | $8.8M | +28 |
| Liam Lawson | $9.1M | +17 |
| Max Verstappen DRS (2x) | $27.6M | +57 |
| Racing Bulls | $15.3M | +53 |
| Audi | $9.2M | +38 |
Transfers
- Valtteri Bottas $3.6M → Liam Lawson $9.1M
1 transfer · 1 free
Result
| Team points | +237 |
| DRS bonus | +57 |
| Race total | 294 |
Budget $156.7M → $160.2M: this race was played with $156.7M ($66.2M unspent); the +$3.5M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $160.2M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 414 points.
Race 17 · Singapore Grand Prix161 pts
Team
| Asset | Price | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Bearman DRS (2x) | $5.8M | +18 |
| Isack Hadjar | $15.7M | +8 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | $6.0M | +17 |
| Liam Lawson | $9.3M | +18 |
| Carlos Sainz | $7.8M | +13 |
| Haas F1 Team | $11.4M | +35 |
| Racing Bulls | $15.9M | +34 |
Transfers
- Max Verstappen $27.9M → Carlos Sainz $7.8M
- Arvid Lindblad $9.4M → Oliver Bearman $5.8M
- Audi $9.8M → Haas F1 Team $11.4M
3 transfers · 3 free
Result
| Team points | +143 |
| DRS bonus | +18 |
| Race total | 161 |
Budget $160.2M → $164.4M: this race was played with $160.2M ($88.3M unspent); the +$4.2M price change on these assets lands after the race, so $164.4M is what carries into the next race.
Best possible team this race with no budget or transfer limits and no chip: 390 points.
Method and assumptions
- Data. Real 2026 points and prices from the official F1 Fantasy feed for rounds 1–17 (Singapore Grand Prix is the latest completed race at publication), including each asset's price change after every race.
- Teams. Five drivers and two constructors; the highest-scoring driver is the 2× DRS driver, chosen after the fact. Identity is by F1's player id, so a driver who changed teams during the season is treated as two differently priced assets.
- Budget. Starts at $100M. Afterwards it changes only by the price changes of the assets held, as in the real game. Price changes land after each race, so a race is always played with the budget carried in from the one before. In validation against F1's own records this rule matched all 3,599 real team-rounds checked.
- Transfers. Two free transfers per race, one can be banked (never more than three available), and each extra transfer costs 10 points. Wildcard and Limitless have no penalty. Path 3 never pays for a transfer.
- Chips. Wildcard, Limitless, Final Fix, No Negative and Extra DRS, each once; Wildcard, Limitless and Final Fix not in race 1. Limitless plays any team for one race while the previous team carries on and still earns that race's price changes. Autopilot is not simulated because it only chooses the DRS driver, and these paths already choose the best DRS driver.
- Scoring. Reproduced F1's own points in 98.9% of 2,895 team-rounds without chips; the remainder comes from chip and edge cases.
- Search. The possible teams in a race number about 1.4 million, so the full season cannot be solved by brute force. A beam search keeps the strongest few hundred partial seasons at each race and extends each with every legal next team; on small test seasons it matched an exact solver. A narrower search (300 instead of 900 candidates) found 5,913 points instead of 5,933, so these are best found, never claimed to be the true optimum.
What this does not show
- It is hindsight. Nobody knows a race's points or price changes beforehand. These numbers measure the room above a real manager, not a result a prediction tool promises.
- It is 17 races of one season. Different seasons, rules or price-change formulas could change the shape of these results. The 2026 calendar has more races to come, so the totals will move.
- The paths are one slice. They are not what the leaders of the global game did, and they say nothing about how many managers could follow them.
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F1 Fantasy optimizer →Hindsight analysis of the 2026 F1 Fantasy season, rounds 1–17 (through the Singapore Grand Prix), published 2026-10-14. F1 Grid IQ is independent and is not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA or the official F1 Fantasy game. Points and prices come from the official F1 Fantasy data feed.