How points work
Points now (2026)
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 25 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Position | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 12 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Most one rider can score at an event: MotoGP 37 (sprint 12 + race 25), Moto2 and Moto3 25
Shortened races (half points)
When a race is stopped (red flag) and not restarted before two-thirds of the scheduled distance, half the points above are given (full points from two-thirds). With too few laps there may be no result at all. See the FIM Grand Prix regulations for the exact conditions (article number being checked).
Half-point races in our database
- 2026 Thailand GP · Moto2 Race
- 2023 Australian GP · Moto2 Race
- 2022 Thailand GP · Moto2 Race
- 2022 Dutch GP · MotoE Race
- 2009 Qatar GP · 125cc Race
Ties
On equal points: most race wins, then most 2nd places, and so on (MotoGP sprints not counted); still level, the one who achieved their highest place most recently (FIM Grand Prix regulations art. 1.28.7, 2026)
How the scale has changed
| Years | Type | From 1st place |
|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Sprint (MotoGP only) | 12 - 9 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1993– | Race (All classes) | 25 - 20 - 16 - 13 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1992 | Race (All classes) | 20 - 15 - 12 - 10 - 8 - 6 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1988–1991 | Race (All classes) | 20 - 17 - 15 - 13 - 11 - 10 - 9 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1969–1987 | Race (All classes) | 15 - 12 - 10 - 8 - 6 - 5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1950–1968 | Race (All classes) | 8 - 6 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 |
| 1949 | Race (All classes) | 10 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 5 |
In 1949 there was also 1 point for the fastest lap (not in this table). Some years counted only a rider's best results. The scales are entered in our database and checked against the final standings.