Frequently Asked Questions

Formula 1.5 is an unofficial fan-created championship that focuses on the midfield battle in Formula 1.

It excludes the top teams (typically Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes) to highlight the competitive racing happening between the remaining teams.

This concept celebrates the underdogs and brings attention to the exciting battles that often get overlooked in the fight for overall victories.

No, Formula 1.5 is not an official FIA championship.

It's a fan-created concept that started on Reddit and has grown into a passionate community celebrating midfield racing. It has no affiliation with Formula 1, the FIA, or any official motorsport organization.

It's simply a way for fans to follow and discuss the competitive battles happening outside of the spotlight.

Formula 1.5 typically includes the midfield and back-marker teams:

• Alpine
• Haas
• RB (AlphaTauri)
• Aston Martin
• Williams
• Sauber (Kick Sauber)

The top teams excluded are usually:

• Red Bull
• McLaren
• Ferrari
• Mercedes

Note: Team inclusion can change season-to-season based on performance, as the concept focuses on teams fighting for positions outside the podium battles.

The process is simple:

1. Take the official F1 race results
2. Remove the excluded top teams and their drivers
3. Reorder the remaining drivers
4. Award points using the standard F1 points system

Points distribution: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 for the top 10 finishers

This creates a separate championship table focusing exclusively on midfield battles.

Formula 1.5 was created during periods when the top teams dominated F1 so completely that the championship fight became predictable.

The concept highlights:

• Competitive, unpredictable racing in the midfield
• Teams and drivers fighting with limited budgets
• Multiple championship battles in every race

Fans wanted to celebrate these achievements and make every race more exciting by following battles throughout the field.

Origin: The r/Formula1Point5 subreddit, around 2018

This was during a period of Mercedes and Red Bull dominance. The community grew as fans sought to find more excitement and competition in F1 racing by focusing on the midfield battles.

It has since become a popular way for fans to engage with races and celebrate underdog performances.

You watch the same Formula 1 races as usual, but focus on the midfield battles!

During the race:

• Pay attention to fights between teams like Alpine, Haas, and RB
• Watch for position changes in the midfield
• Follow strategic decisions by non-top teams

After the race:

• F1.5 standings are updated by the community
• See who won the "F1.5 race" (highest finishing midfield team)
• Join discussions analyzing the midfield battle

Yes! Several midfield drivers have acknowledged the Formula 1.5 concept and even joked about it in interviews and on social media.

While they obviously aim to beat everyone including the top teams, many appreciate the community's support and recognition of their competitive battles.

It's become a fun part of F1 culture that celebrates their hard work.

Absolutely! Team status is fluid based on performance.

Teams can graduate from F1.5 when:

• They develop a competitive car
• They regularly challenge the top teams
• They consistently finish on the podium

Teams can fall back into F1.5 when:

• Performance drops significantly
• They struggle to compete with top teams

Example: McLaren was considered an F1.5 team during their struggles but has since returned to top-team status.

Yes! The community crowns F1.5 champions at the end of each season.

Championship categories:

• F1.5 Drivers' Champion
• F1.5 Constructors' Champion

These unofficial titles recognize the best-performing midfield driver and team throughout the year.

Past champions include: Sergio Pérez (before joining Red Bull), Carlos Sainz (before joining Ferrari), and others who excelled in the midfield before moving up to top teams.

Main community hub: r/Formula1Point5 on Reddit

What happens there:

• Race discussions and analysis
• Updated F1.5 standings after each race
• Fan-created graphics and statistics
• Celebration of midfield performances

Find F1.5 discussions on:

• Twitter/X
• Discord servers
• Various F1 forums

The community is welcoming to anyone who wants to appreciate competitive racing throughout the F1 grid!

F1.5 racing is genuinely unpredictable!

What makes it thrilling:

• Close competition: Midfield teams are closely matched
• Wheel-to-wheel battles: Intense overtaking throughout the race
• Strategic gambles: Teams taking bold risks with pit stops and tire strategy
• Surprise results: Different winners each race
• Every point matters: Championships decided by small margins
• Underdog stories: Teams achieving heroic results with limited resources

Unlike the top teams that often dominate, F1.5 offers pure, unpredictable racing competition!