Season snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Races | 18 |
| Drivers' champion | Lewis Hamilton |
| Drivers' runner-up | Felipe Massa |
| Drivers' third place | Kimi Räikkönen |
| Constructors' champion | Ferrari |
| Constructors' runner-up | McLaren |
| Constructors' third place | BMW Sauber |
Championship podiums
Drivers
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | McLaren | 98 |
| 2 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari | 97 |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | Ferrari | 75 |
Constructors
| Pos. | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferrari | 172 |
| 2 | McLaren | 151 |
| 3 | BMW Sauber | 135 |
Calendar
- Round 1: Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
- Round 2: Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit
- Round 3: Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit
- Round 4: Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
- Round 5: Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul Park