How many points are left in the 2025 F1 season after the Las Vegas GP?

There are 58 points available: 33 at the Qatar Sprint weekend (8 for the Sprint winner, 25 for the GP winner) and 25 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The fastest-lap bonus point is not awarded in 2025.

Can Lando Norris win the title in Qatar?

Yes. If Norris leaves Qatar 26 points or more ahead, the title is his with one race to spare. That means he must outscore both Verstappen and Piastri by at least two points across the Sprint and the Grand Prix.

What are the current top three in the Drivers’ Championship?

After Las Vegas, Norris leads on 390 points with Piastri and Verstappen tied on 366. Russell, Leclerc, and Hamilton round out the next positions.

Who leads the Constructors’ Championship and what’s the battle behind?

McLaren have already clinched the Constructors’ title. The fight for P2 is between Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari, separated by roughly 30–50 points heading to Qatar.

How are ties in the Drivers’ Championship broken?

Ties are decided by countback: most Grand Prix wins, then second places, then thirds, and so on. Sprint results do not count toward win tiebreaks.

What’s special about the Qatar weekend for the title fight?

It’s a Sprint weekend at Lusail (5.419 km), so there are two scoring opportunities. Strong Sprint execution can either clinch the title early or push the fight to Abu Dhabi.

Championship Standings After Las Vegas: Title Permutations Explained

Neon nights, cold asphalt, and a title fight flipped on its head. The 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix ended with a double disqualification for McLaren that detonated the points table and reopened a championship many had pencilled in. Max Verstappen won on the Strip; Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri lost their points post‑race for plank wear; and with two rounds left, the gap at the top is down to a razor’s edge.

Drivers’ top of the table after Las Vegas (November 23, 2025):
- Lando Norris – 390
- Oscar Piastri – 366
- Max Verstappen – 366
- George Russell – 294
- Charles Leclerc – 226
- Lewis Hamilton – 152
- Kimi Antonelli – 137
- Alex Albon – 73
- Isack Hadjar – 51
- Nico Hülkenberg – 49
- Carlos Sainz – 48
- Oliver Bearman – 41
Constructors’ picture:
- McLaren – 786 (champions)
- Mercedes – 423
- Red Bull – 391
- Ferrari – 371
- Williams – 117
- Racing Bulls – 86
- Aston Martin – 72
- Haas – 70
- Sauber – 64
- Alpine – 22

If you missed how we got here, catch our immediate takeaways in our Las Vegas weekend coverage: Race Results: Winners, Losers & Updated Standings, Qualifying Winners & Losers, and Friday Practice Analysis.

Why 58 Points Remain — And Why That Matters

Two events remain: Qatar (November 28–30, Sprint weekend) and Abu Dhabi (December 6–7). With the fastest‑lap bonus point scrapped for 2025, the maximum haul is now:

Sprint: 8 points for P1 (top eight score 8–7–6–5–4–3–2–1)
Grand Prix: 25 points for P1 (top 10 score 25–18–15–12–10–8–6–4–2–1)

That’s 33 points possible in Qatar + 25 in Abu Dhabi = 58 points left on the table. Norris leads Verstappen and Piastri by 24. The math is crisp: if Norris leaves Qatar 26+ points clear, he’s champion with a race to spare. Anything less, and Yas Marina becomes the decider.

The Big Three: How Each Can Win the Title

1) Lando Norris (390) — Control the Risk Window

Norris owns the scoreboard and the tiebreaker head‑to‑head right now against Verstappen (grand prix wins: Norris 7, Verstappen 6; Piastri also on 7). His job is simple but unforgiving: outscore both rivals by at least two points across Qatar’s Sprint and Grand Prix to reach a 26‑point cushion.

Examples that clinch the title in Qatar:

Norris P2 in Sprint (7) + P2 in Grand Prix (18) = 25; Verstappen P3 in Sprint (6) + P3 in Grand Prix (15) = 21. Norris nets +4 overall; lead becomes 28.
Norris P3 (6) + P1 (25) = 31; Verstappen P2 (7) + P2 (18) = 25. Norris nets +6; lead becomes 30.

Red flags for Norris:

Verstappen clean sweep in Doha (Sprint win + GP win = 33) while Norris goes P2 + P2 (25) cuts the lead to 16. Title would go to Abu Dhabi with momentum swinging back toward Red Bull.

What to watch: tyre warm‑up and fuel saving in the long Lusail sweeps. Norris has been clinical on high‑speed, medium‑deg circuits; minimizing error in Saturday’s Sprint is his clearest path to a Sunday coronation.

2) Max Verstappen (366) — Keep the Hammer Down

Verstappen’s route is pure points pressure. He must outscore Norris by 25+ over the final two rounds — or 26 if Norris nicks a single extra point relative to him along the way. Given grand prix wins lead the tiebreakers, double victory in Qatar and Abu Dhabi would not only erase the deficit but also likely flip the season win tally in his favor.

Examples that keep the dream alive:

Qatar: Verstappen P1 Sprint (8) + P1 GP (25) = 33; Norris P3 + P2 (24–25) yields a 9–8 point swing. Enter Abu Dhabi within 15–16 points; a win at Yas plus Norris P3 or worse leaves a live path to a fifth straight title.
Mixed weekend scenario: Verstappen P2 in Sprint (7) + P1 GP (25) = 32, with Norris P4 (5) + P2 (18) = 23. Net +9 for Verstappen — still very live into the finale.

Key lever: Qualifying execution. If Red Bull can lock front‑row starts and manage tyre temps at Lusail, Verstappen can force McLaren into defensive strategy trees.

3) Oscar Piastri (366) — Reset, Then Strike

Piastri is level on points with Verstappen and still in this on raw pace and season wins. But he must do two things simultaneously: beat Verstappen head‑to‑head and chip away at Norris’s 24‑point advantage.

Paths that work:

Qatar attack: Piastri wins the GP and takes a top‑three in the Sprint while Norris finishes off the podium in either session. That trims the gap into the low teens and harnesses his seven‑win tiebreaker.
Team dynamics: If McLaren convert a clear‑air strategy for Oscar — undercut/overcut leverage paired with traffic management — he can split Norris and Verstappen and reopen a three‑way set‑piece for Abu Dhabi.

Risk: If Piastri drops points to Verstappen in Doha, he’ll likely need a Yas Marina victory and help from Norris’s result distribution to prevail on tiebreakers.

Tie‑Breakers You Need to Know

If drivers finish level on points after Abu Dhabi, the title is decided by:

Number of grand prix wins; then 2) Number of second places; then 3) Thirds; and so on until separated. Sprint results do not count toward the win‑count tiebreaker. As of Las Vegas: Norris 7 wins, Piastri 7, Verstappen 6.

Qatar: Track Trends That Will Decide the Weekend

Layout: Lusail International Circuit is 5.419 km with long, loaded corners and a >1 km pit straight into heavy T1 braking. High‑speed balance and rear‑tyre life dominate.
Sprint format: Friday Sprint Qualifying, Saturday Sprint + Grand Prix Qualifying, Sunday Grand Prix. Temperatures can sit in the mid‑20s °C at night; track evolution is significant.
Competitive trends:
- McLaren’s long‑corner aero efficiency has been the 2025 gold standard.
- Red Bull’s straight‑line efficiency keeps Verstappen potent in clean air and dangerous on restarts.
- Mercedes’ race‑pace step (evident in Vegas after the reshuffle) makes them the spoiler for front‑row lockouts.

For more Vegas context and setup learnings that carry into Lusail’s similar long‑load demands, check our Friday Practice Analysis and our Practice Preview.

Constructors’ Storylines: Silver vs. Bulls vs. Red

McLaren have banked the title. The intrigue is the fight for P2:

Mercedes 423 vs. Red Bull 391 vs. Ferrari 371
Swing factors:
- Mercedes: dual‑car scoring trend with Russell/Antonelli has real traction; podiums plus P6–P8 floors are building a buffer.
- Red Bull: Verstappen’s haul is massive, but the second car’s points volatility has capped ceiling.
- Ferrari: Leclerc/Hamilton pace spikes appear track‑specific; qualifying execution in Qatar will decide whether they can pressure Red Bull for P3.

What Las Vegas Told Us (and Why It Matters)

Peak performance vs. legality margin: McLaren’s DSQ underscores how aggressive ride‑height windows on bumpy, cold street surfaces can tip wear beyond 9mm skid limits. Expect a safer margin at Lusail’s smoother surface — but with a cost in raw downforce or rake.
Mercedes race‑run validation: Long‑run consistency carried them to a double podium after the reshuffle. If they repeat that tyre profile in Doha, they’ll influence title‑deciding strategy calls up front.
Verstappen form line: Eight consecutive podiums and late‑season wins have compressed the gap. Front‑row starts are his shortest path to making Norris play defense.

Simulate the Title Fight Yourself

Play out the Sprint and GP points for Qatar and Abu Dhabi with our live calculator. Adjust finishing positions and see instantly when the title flips or clinches: Open the RaceMate Simulator.

Or revisit our Vegas weekend coverage to see how we got here: Race Results: Winners, Losers & Updated Standings and Qualifying: Winners, Losers & Championship Impact. For a data‑first lens on street circuits and cold conditions, our long‑view model is here: Predicting the Las Vegas Winner Using 75 Years of Data.

Bottom Line

58 points remain. Norris leads by 24.
Clinch line in Doha: finish the weekend 26+ clear.
Verstappen must keep stacking wins to force a Yas Marina decider; Piastri needs a Qatar reset to re‑apply pressure on both.

Two rounds to go. One mistake window left. The 2025 title will be decided by who can balance pace, tyre life, and risk — on a Sprint weekend and a twilight finale.