During this period, race winners received 10 points. The system awarded points down to 6th place (10-6-4-3-2-1).

During this period, race winners received 10 points. The system awarded points down to 6th place (10-6-4-3-2-1).
This points system was introduced for the 2010 Formula 1 season, significantly extending the points awarded down the field compared to the previous system (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1) used from 2003-2009.
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While Giuseppe Farina won the first race, Louis Chiron finished 5th, earning the final point under the initial 8-6-4-3-2 points system (plus 1 for fastest lap, which Farina also got).