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From myKhel’s post–Japan GP stats (after Round 3), and updated at mid‑season:
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren–Mercedes | 62 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 61 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren–Mercedes | 49 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 45 |
After Belgian GP:
Oscar Piastri won at Spa, pulling ahead in the standings. He led Lando Norris by 16 points: 266 to 250. McLaren also extended their constructors' lead to 516 over Ferrari and Mercedes.
Following Hungarian GP:
Lando Norris won the race, narrowing his deficit to just 9 points behind Piastri (Piastri 284, Norris 275). Max Verstappen slipped deeper into third with 187 points; George Russell in fourth with 172.
Constructors’ Championship Standings :
As of Japan GP / Round 3:
McLaren–Mercedes were comfortably leading with 111 points, ahead of Mercedes (75) and Red Bull (61
Post Belgian GP:
McLaren had extended its lead to 516 points, with Ferrari and Mercedes trailing at 248 and 220 respectively.
After Hungary:
McLaren further upped its advantage to 559 points, firmly ahead of Ferrari (2nd) and Mercedes (3rd)
Key Highlights & Context
Despite starting strong, Max Verstappen now trails significantly and has lost ground to McLaren's resurgence in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton, struggling at Ferrari, expressed deep frustration after qualifying 12th in Hungary, even suggesting the team consider replacing him.
Earlier in Hungary, Charles Leclerc stunned many by claiming pole position over McLaren’s duo, but faded to fourth in the race.
Conclusion :
The 2025 Formula 1 season so far has been dominated by McLaren–Mercedes, with their drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the championship standings closely. After the Belgian Grand Prix, Piastri took a solid lead, but Norris fought back strongly in Hungary, reducing the gap to just 9 points. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen and George Russell have fallen behind, unable to keep pace with McLaren’s surge.
In the Constructors’ Championship, McLaren has built a commanding lead, far ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes. Ferrari’s struggles, highlighted by Lewis Hamilton’s frustration and Charles Leclerc’s inconsistent race performances despite strong qualifying, have kept them from mounting a serious challenge.
Overall, McLaren’s consistency, speed, and team strength have put them in a strong position to claim both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in 2025, while other top teams must regroup quickly if they hope to challenge the McLaren dominance in the remaining races of the season.
