F1 driver standings
Definition
A periodically updated ranking list that displays the current points accumulated by Formula One racing drivers throughout a world championship season based on their finishing positions in Grand Prix races.
The competitive hierarchy of elite open-wheel racers, used primarily to determine the eventual World Drivers' Champion.
Examples
Checking the F1 driver standings is the primary way for fans to confirm that their favorite driver is definitely losing to Max Verstappen again.
The F1 driver standings act as a very expensive leaderboard that tells us exactly how much money each team spent to achieve their current level of mediocrity.
After three races, looking at the F1 driver standings provides just enough hope to sustain a fan's delusion until the summer break arrives.
Some people use the F1 driver standings to objectively measure athletic talent, while others use them purely to fuel their conspiracy theories about chassis disparities.