Track points for drivers and constructors: US (Austin) grand prix 2022

The US grand prix saw Ricciardo walking in on a horse, and a feisty Bull beating the prancing horse to the constructors' championship. In the world of F1 Losers, Carlos Sainz continued his Track Points dominance by getting hustled out of the race by Russell. Thanks to a rare double beige flag, Red Bull lead the constructor Track Points in Austin. Ferrari and Williams are pretty close behind.

But let's talk about what really matters.

Firstly, how the heck did the US announcer mangle Zhou Guanyu's name^ so badly? "Zchack Granzhoo?" What's next? Jock Vonstappen? Ferndangle Alonzie? Purry Gasmask? Ridiculous.

Secondly, the worst chequered flag waving^ ever. We can only imagine Guenther Steiner was in a hammock off camera demanding to be cooled down, with Tim Cook fanning him while Shaq O'Neal popped grapes into his mouth.

(The following points have been adjusted in the light of Alonso's 30-second penalty being withdrawn.)

Read on for all the Track Points in the US.

TRACK POINTS IN THE US: DRIVERS

Finish: Latifi 7  |  Ricciardo 6  |  Schumacher 5*  |  Gasly 4*  |  Albon 3*  |  Zhou 2*  |  Ocon 1*  |  Alonso 0**
* increased 1 point due to Alonso's rescinded penalty
** decreased 5 points for the same reason

Retirement: Bottas 10  |  Sainz 10  |  Stroll 10

Earliest Exit: Sainz 5  |  Second race in a row

Biggest Drop: Albon 5  |  Lost four cumulative places

Raceday Special (most consistently 13th in all sessions): Albon 5  |  13th in FP1 and in the race  |  This was given to Gasly before Alonso's penalty was dropped

No Beige Flags for drivers

In summary:

Sainz	15	Alonso	0
Albon	13	Hamilton	0
Bottas	10	Leclerc	0
Stroll	10	Magnussen	0
Latifi	7	Norris	0
Ricciardo	6	Perez	0
Schumacher	5	Russell	0
Gasly	4	Tsunoda	0
Zhou	2	Verstappen	0
Ocon	1	Vettel	0

TRACK POINTS IN THE US: CONSTRUCTORS

Finish: Williams 10*  |  McLaren 6  |  |  Haas 5*  |  AlphaTauri 4*  |  Alfa Romeo 2*  |  Alpine 1**
* increased 1 due to Alonso's rescinded penalty
** decreased 4 for the same reason

Retirement: Alfa Romeo 10  |  Aston Martin 10  |  Ferrari 10

Earliest Exit: Ferrari 5

Biggest Drop: Williams 5 

Raceday Special: Williams 5  |  was AlphaTauri

Beige Flag: Red Bull 10  |  The now famed spending breach^

Beige Flag: Red Bull 10  |  The death of co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz^, a big loss for the sport

In summary: 

Red Bull	20	McLaren	6
Williams	20	Haas	5
Ferrari	15	AlphaTauri	4
Alfa Romeo	12	Alpine	1
Aston Martin	10	Mercedes	0

MORE POINTS

Here is the Losers team commentary for the US (Austin).

Here is the complete Losers team data for the US (Austin).

And here's how it's affected the standings.

Access your personal team page here.

WHAT'S NEXT?

We're ramping up for the dramatic season finale. Mexico this weekend, Brazil with its sprint race on 13 November, Abu Dhabi on 20 November, then the announcement of the F1 Losers League champion on 23 November.

All the more important to fine-tune your team with an Ejector Seat. Go on. Dump your low scorers. Trigger an Ejector Seat now.

On 1 December, every unused Boost Button will be automatically pressed. Every single one in every single team. So if you have, say, three Buttons you've not yet pressed, you'll get quadruple points for the final two faces. Mayhem!