2025 F1 Championship Standings After Las Vegas Grand Prix

Max Verstappen secured a comfortable victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, keeping his 2025 F1 title hopes alive for at least another week. The win reduced his deficit to championship leader Lando Norris to 42 points, with Norris finishing second.

Why it matters:

• The championship battle intensifies as the season nears its conclusion, with Lando Norris now having the mathematical possibility to clinch the title at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
• Max Verstappen's strong performance in Las Vegas demonstrates his determination to push the fight to the wire, setting up a thrilling end to the season.
• McLaren's strong performance with both Norris and Oscar Piastri near the front highlights their competitive edge and potential to secure both driver's and constructor's titles.

The Details:

• Lando Norris (McLaren) currently leads the Drivers' Championship with 408 points, maintaining a significant but not insurmountable lead.
• Oscar Piastri (McLaren) finished fourth in Las Vegas, placing him second in the standings with 378 points, 30 points behind his teammate.
• Max Verstappen (Red Bull), after his victory, sits third with 366 points, 42 points behind Norris.
• Championship Scenario for Qatar: Norris can secure the title in Qatar if he outscores Verstappen by 17 points, or if Piastri outscores Norris by 5 points. Conversely, Verstappen must outscore Norris by 17 points to prevent an early championship decision.
• Team Standings: McLaren leads the Constructors' Championship with a commanding 786 points, followed by Mercedes with 423 points and Red Bull with 391 points.

By the numbers:

| # | Driver | Team | Points | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren F1 team | 408 | | 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren F1 team | 378 | | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 366 | | 4 | George Russell | Mercedes AMG F1 | 291 | | 5 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari | 222 | | 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari | 149 |

| # | Team | Points | |---|---|---| | 1 | McLaren | 786 | | 2 | Mercedes | 423 | | 3 | Red Bull | 391 | | 4 | Ferrari | 371 |

What's next:

All eyes now turn to the Qatar Grand Prix, where Lando Norris will have his first opportunity to secure the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen will be pushing hard to prevent an early coronation and keep his own title aspirations alive, setting the stage for a dramatic penultimate race weekend. The battle for constructor points will also be fierce as teams jockey for final positions.