F1 Standings 2025: McLaren Dominance and Rising Stars Shake Up Championship Race

As the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship reaches its midway point, the standings reflect a season marked by dramatic shifts, fierce rivalries, and the emergence of new contenders challenging the established elite.

McLaren has been the standout team so far, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominating podiums and points tables. Piastri currently leads the Drivers' Championship, having claimed five race victories out of the first eleven Grands Prix. Notable among his successes are wins in China, Miami, Spain, and back-to-back strong finishes proving his consistency in the cockpit[2][3][5].

Lando Norris, Piastri’s McLaren teammate, is hot on his heels with three wins and multiple podium finishes—most recently securing victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. Norris’s performance at Austria was particularly impressive, as he converted pole position into a win against close competition from Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc[2][3][4].

Red Bull Racing, a dominant force in previous years, has found itself in a supporting role for much of the season. Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, has managed only two wins so far despite regular podium finishes, highlighting the increased competition and evolution of the field[2][3].

Mercedes has shown signs of resurgence, with George Russell taking pole position and winning the Canadian Grand Prix—a race marked by strategic brilliance and a late safety car that altered the outcome. Russell’s teammate, rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, also made history by securing his first podium finish in Canada, becoming the third-youngest podium finisher in F1 history[4].

Ferrari continues to be a contender, with Charles Leclerc regularly finishing in the top three. The team remains in the hunt for race wins as the championship unfolds.

With the next round scheduled for the British Grand Prix from 4–6 July, all eyes are on whether McLaren can maintain its momentum or if other teams will close the gap. As it stands, the 2025 season is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and exciting in recent years, with battles at every level and new stars making their mark[2][3][4].