17 changes, oldest first.
Points 8-6-4-3-2, one point for fastest lap, best four results count
The top five scored 8, 6, 4, 3 and 2 points, the fastest lap earned one point, and only a driver's best four results counted towards the title. Shared drives split the points. Source
Best five results count
The number of results counting towards the title rose from four to five as the calendar grew to nine races. Source
Shared drives still score split points
Fangio won the title with points shared from Peter Collins' car at Monaco and Monza; the practice was ended for 1958. Source
Shared drives no longer score points
Points for a car shared by two drivers were no longer awarded to either driver. Source
Best five of nine results; last year of the fastest-lap point
The fastest-lap bonus point was awarded for the last time. Source
Fastest-lap point dropped; sixth place scores one point
The bonus point for fastest lap ended after 1959 and a point for sixth place was added: 8-6-4-3-2-1. Source
Win worth nine points
Points became 9-6-4-3-2-1, a system used until 1990. Source
Best six of ten results
Dropped-score rules decided the title: Surtees beat Graham Hill, who scored more points in total. Source
Best five from the first six and best four from the last five
Dropped scores were applied in two halves of the season, a system used with variations until 1980. Source
Best eleven results count
Dropped scores continued: a driver kept the best eleven results of the season. Source
Win worth ten points; every result counts
Points became 10-6-4-3-2-1 and dropped scores ended: all results counted towards the championship. Source
Points to eighth place: 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1
After Ferrari's 2002 dominance the points spread was flattened. Source
Points to tenth place: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1
The current points table was introduced as the field grew to 24 cars. Source
Double points at the final race (one season only)
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix paid double points in 2014; the rule was dropped for 2015. Source
Bonus point for fastest lap
One point for the fastest lap, if the driver finished in the top ten. Removed after 2024. Source
Sprint points to eighth place: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Sprints at six events paid points to the top eight and no longer set pole position in the record books. Source
Fastest-lap bonus point removed
The point for fastest lap, reintroduced in 2019, was dropped. Source