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F1 Fantasy for Beginners: How to Play (2026)

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The basics

You get a budget (usually $100M) to build a team of 5 drivers and 2 constructors. Each race weekend, your picks earn fantasy points based on how they qualify and finish.

Transfers

Between rounds you can make a number of free transfers; each extra transfer costs −10 points. Unused free transfers can be banked (up to a limit), so you can save up for a bigger move.

Chips

You also have one-off power-up chips for the season (3x Boost, Wild Card, Limitless and more). See the chips guide for what each does and when to use it.

Deadlines

Your team locks at the start of qualifying on a normal weekend, or at the sprint race start on the 2026 sprint weekends. Make your changes before then — there is a lock-deadline countdown in the BoxBox site header and a full deadline calendar.

Scoring in a nutshell

Points come from qualifying and race position, positions gained, overtakes, fastest lap, Driver of the Day, and constructor pit stops — minus a penalty for DNFs. The full detail is in how scoring works.

Ready to pick a team? BoxBox gives you free, data-driven projections for every driver and constructor, plus an Optimizer that builds the best lineup within your budget.

FAQ

How does F1 Fantasy work?

You have a budget to pick 5 drivers and 2 constructors. They score fantasy points each race weekend based on qualifying and race results, overtakes, fastest laps and more. You can make transfers between rounds and play one-off chips. Team lock is qualifying start on normal weekends and sprint race start on the 2026 sprint weekends.

How many drivers and constructors do you pick in F1 Fantasy?

Five drivers and two constructors, within your budget.

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