F1 2025 Constructors’ Standings: Season So Far
After fourteen rounds of the record‑breaking 2025 Formula 1 season, the constructors’ battle already looks very different to what most fans expected back in March. With a long calendar stretching from March to December and a revamped points system that includes six sprint events, even a small mistake can swing the championship momentum. This article analyses the current F1 2025 constructors’ standings (accurate as of 26 August 2025), explains how points are awarded and highlights the big stories behind the numbers.
How the F1 points system works in 2025
The F1 points system rewards both speed and consistency. Finishing positions in each Grand Prix earn 25 points for a win, 18 for second, 15 for third, then 12–10–8–6–4–2–1 down to tenth place. An extra point is awarded to the driver (and team) who sets the fastest lap of the race, provided they finish in the top ten. Sprint races at six selected weekends offer a shorter format with fewer points: eight for first, then 7–6–5–4–3–2–1 down to eighth. All of these points – including fastest‑lap and sprint points – count towards the constructors’ championship, so teams must maximise every opportunity.
When races are shortened due to weather or incidents, only a fraction of the usual points are awarded. The FIA’s rules define several thresholds depending on the percentage of the scheduled distance completed. For a detailed breakdown of point allocation in truncated events, see our explainer on standings in shortened races. Tie‑breakers in the constructors’ championship are handled using the same criteria as for drivers: the team with more race wins is ranked ahead, followed by second‑place finishes and so on until the tie is broken.
Current F1 2025 constructors’ standings
Even before the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August, McLaren have opened up an imposing lead. The team’s orange cars have finished on the podium at almost every round, converting a string of one‑two finishes to dominate the championship table. Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull form the chasing pack, while the midfield has produced some of the tightest battles in years. The table below summarises the top ten teams and their points tally, along with the gap to the leader:
| Position | Team | Points | Gap to leader |
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| 1 | McLaren | 559 | — |
| 2 | Ferrari | 260 | 299 |
| 3 | Mercedes | 236 | 323 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 194 | 365 |
| 5 | Williams | 70 | 489 |
| 6 | Aston Martin | 52 | 507 |
| 7 | Kick Sauber | 51 | 508 |
| 8 | Racing Bulls | 45 | 514 |
| 9 | Haas | 35 | 524 |
| 10 | Alpine | 20 | 539 |
The gaps above show just how far ahead McLaren already are; Ferrari trail by nearly three hundred points and Mercedes are little more than one good race behind them. From Williams down to Alpine the midfield is separated by just 50 points, meaning a single strong result could reshuffle positions dramatically.
Team‑by‑team analysis
McLaren: the benchmark
McLaren’s MCL39 has been the class of the field. After ending a 26‑year title drought last year, the Woking squad aimed for nothing less than a championship double in 2025. Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ table with 284 points, while team‑mate Lando Norris sits just nine points behind on 275, creating one of the tightest intra‑team battles in recent memory. Between them they have won 11 of the first 14 Grands Prix and taken several sprint victories. Piastri’s wins in China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Spain and Belgium have been matched by Norris triumphs in Australia, Monaco, Austria, Britain and Hungary. The pair have swapped the lead repeatedly, and their respectful rivalry is a rare luxury in modern F1. Managing that relationship has become a key task for team principal Andrea Stella, who continues to let his drivers race freely.
McLaren’s dominance comes from an all‑round package: a slippery car that produces downforce without drag, razor‑sharp pit stops and faultless strategy calls. The team also consistently grabs fastest‑lap points, further extending their advantage. With ten rounds remaining, it is difficult to imagine them relinquishing their grip on the constructors’ championship, but the fight between Piastri and Norris promises drama right until Abu Dhabi.
Ferrari: second, but winless
Ferrari hoped that signing Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes would propel them back into title contention. However, despite some promising moments, the SF‑25 has proved erratic. Charles Leclerc has out‑qualified Hamilton in most sessions and sits on 151 points versus Hamilton’s 109, yet the team remains without a Grand Prix win. Hamilton took victory in the Shanghai sprint, but mechanical gremlins and strategic missteps have squandered chances on Sundays. Leclerc’s second place at his home race in Monaco remains Ferrari’s best Grand Prix result.
The team’s biggest weakness has been tyre management and high‑speed downforce. Upgrades introduced at Barcelona and Montreal reduced porpoising but introduced new setup complications. As a result, Ferrari often performs strongly in qualifying only to fade in races. Rumours about team principal Fred Vasseur’s future and speculation linking Adrian Newey to the Scuderia have added pressure. To claw back ground on McLaren, Ferrari need reliable podium finishes and to convert sprint performances into Sunday successes.
Mercedes: a year of transition
With Lewis Hamilton departing, Mercedes promoted George Russell to team leader and handed a race seat to teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Russell’s 172 points include an emotional win at the Canadian Grand Prix and a collection of podiums, while Antonelli’s 64 points and occasional rookie mistakes show the steep learning curve for the 18‑year‑old Italian. The W16 was quick out of the box, but mid‑season upgrades hurt performance, forcing the team to revert to an earlier specification. This change revitalised the car and yielded stronger results before the summer break.
Reliability and strategy have also been issues: Antonelli has retired four times and Mercedes have sometimes been caught out by safety‑car timing. Still, their points tally keeps them within reach of Ferrari, and the team is already shifting development focus toward the 2026 regulations, when new engines and chassis rules come into force. If Russell continues his consistent form and Antonelli harnesses his raw speed, the Silver Arrows could still challenge for second.
Red Bull: a shock slump and a leadership shake‑up
After one of the most dominant seasons in F1 history in 2023 and a comfortable championship defence in 2024, Red Bull Racing expected to be contenders again. Instead, they sit fourth with 194 points, having taken only two wins. Max Verstappen remains exceptional – his stunning pole lap and victory at Suzuka sparked debate about whether it was his finest qualifying lap ever, and he followed up with another win at Imola. However, reliability issues, aero inconsistencies and a weak second car have cost them dearly. Liam Lawson struggled in the opening rounds and was swapped with Yuki Tsunoda mid‑season. Neither has come close to matching Verstappen’s pace, meaning Red Bull often fight McLaren alone.
The slump prompted a dramatic change in July when long‑time team principal Christian Horner was replaced by former AlphaTauri boss Laurent Mekies. Whether the shake‑up yields immediate results is unclear, but the team must improve race‑long balance and reduce tyre degradation if they hope to threaten for victories again. Their straight‑line speed remains competitive, but the RB20 suffers in slower corners compared with the ultra‑efficient McLaren.
Williams: the feel‑good revival
Williams have become one of the stories of the season. Under team principal James Vowles, the Grove outfit continues its upward trajectory, climbing to fifth with 70 points and regularly punching above its weight. Alexander Albon has been the star, scoring points in nine of the first fourteen weekends and taking three impressive fifth‑place finishes in Australia, Miami and Emilia Romagna. Those top‑fives mark Williams’ best results since George Russell’s rain‑hit podium at Spa in 2021. New signing Carlos Sainz needed time to adapt to the FW47 but has gradually improved, contributing 16 points so far.
Williams’ car is strong in low‑drag setups and on circuits with smoother surfaces but struggles on bumpy tracks and when temperatures soar – a weakness that caused overheating‑related retirements in Spain, Canada and Austria. Addressing cooling issues has been a priority, and recent updates seem to have stabilised performance. The aim now is to fend off a tightly packed midfield and lock down fifth, which would be the team’s best championship finish since 2017. For more on how sprint points can influence midfield teams, see our guide to sprint race points.
Aston Martin: treading water before a big reboot
Last season Aston Martin ended the year “best of the rest,” but 2025 has been disappointing. With 52 points, they sit sixth – technically the highest of the three Mercedes‑powered customer teams, yet far from their 2024 form. Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso are tied 26–26 at the halfway mark thanks to a string of low‑scoring finishes. The AMR25 lacks downforce and struggles on high‑speed circuits. Hopes are already pinned on 2026, when the team will run Honda power and benefit from Adrian Newey’s design influence.
The season has also been plagued by speculation about Stroll’s future; some fans question whether his presence holds back the team, while others note he has quietly beaten his double world champion team‑mate. Alonso, now 44, continues to deliver occasional brilliance but has been anonymous on several weekends. Without significant updates, Aston Martin’s immediate goal is simply to stay ahead of Sauber and Racing Bulls.
Kick Sauber: transforming from backmarkers to podium finishers
One of the most dramatic improvements belongs to Kick Sauber. After finishing last in 2024 with just four points, the Hinwil squad have amassed 51 points by Hungary, placing them seventh. Both drivers – veteran Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto – credit the team’s progress to better aerodynamics and a more powerful Ferrari engine. Hülkenberg’s podium at Silverstone, the first of his long career, showcased the car’s capability when conditions suit. Bortoleto has improved steadily, taking points in six consecutive races and finishing a superb sixth in Hungary.
Sauber’s newfound competitiveness puts them within one point of Aston Martin and twenty behind Williams, making the midfield battle one of the most fascinating sub‑plots of 2025. With Audi taking full control for 2026, the team hopes to build momentum and attract technical talent. A strong second half could see them finish as high as fifth if reliability holds.
Racing Bulls: flashes of pace, plenty of chaos
Formerly AlphaTauri, the Racing Bulls team continues to sit in its familiar eighth‑place territory with 45 points. Youngster Isack Hadjar impressed early by reaching Q3 in China and scoring a sixth‑place finish in Monaco. However, strategic errors and race incidents meant the team left several early rounds empty‑handed. A driver shuffle followed: Yuki Tsunoda went to Red Bull, while Liam Lawson rejoined Racing Bulls. Both Hadjar and Lawson have since added solid points, but the team lacks the race‑day consistency required to challenge Williams and Sauber. A new team principal mid‑season also means operations are still settling down.
Haas: steady but unspectacular
American outfit Haas hired Esteban Ocon to replace Nico Hülkenberg and promoted Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman. Ocon has delivered the majority of the team’s 35 points, including a string of top‑ten finishes. Bearman scored his first points in Monaco but has otherwise struggled, partly due to reliability issues. Under Japanese team principal Ayao Komatsu, Haas have shown more strategic sharpness and improved tyre management, yet their car lacks the aerodynamic efficiency to consistently beat Racing Bulls. Closing the gap to Sauber and Aston Martin will be their target for the second half of the season.
Alpine: searching for direction
At the bottom of the table, Alpine have slumped to last with 20 points. Pierre Gasly has scored all twenty, often dragging the A525 into Q3 and capitalising on chaotic races. Rookie Franco Colapinto has yet to score. The team, now under the management of Flavio Briatore, announced a switch to Mercedes power units for 2026, signalling a major reset. Persistent reliability problems and a lack of funding hamper current performance, and speculation swirls around their future. Alpine’s focus may already be on 2026, but they must find incremental gains to avoid finishing a distant tenth.
What to watch over the rest of 2025
As the season heads into its final ten races, several storylines promise excitement:
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McLaren’s intra‑team fight: Oscar Piastri holds a slim lead over Lando Norris. Their head‑to‑head in qualifying and races is near‑identical, making each sprint and fastest‑lap point crucial. A collision or mechanical issue could dramatically change the title trajectory.
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The chase for second: Ferrari and Mercedes are separated by only 24 points. Upgrades scheduled for the Italian and Singapore Grands Prix may determine who finishes runner‑up.
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Red Bull’s response: With new leadership and potential technical fixes, can Verstappen take more wins? Or will the team’s focus shift early to 2026 regulations?
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Midfield mayhem: Only 24 points separate Williams, Aston Martin, Kick Sauber and Racing Bulls. Any podium finish or big sprint score could elevate a team several places. Keep an eye on weather‑affected events like Singapore and Mexico, where opportunities for upset results are higher.
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Backmarker shake‑up: Haas and Alpine both hope to leapfrog Racing Bulls. Points from sprint sessions or chaotic races could be decisive.
Fans using our real‑time F1 companion app will see the constructors’ standings update live as each race unfolds. Understanding how the F1 points distribution works and where each team stands makes every overtaking move and pit‑stop decision more engaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are points awarded in F1 2025? The winner of a Grand Prix receives 25 points; second place gets 18, third 15, and so on down to one point for tenth. An additional point goes to the driver and team with the fastest lap if they finish in the top ten. Sprint races award 8–1 points for the top eight finishers. See our full breakdown of how F1 awards points for more details.
How often are the constructor standings updated? Standings are updated after every race and sprint session. Our companion app recalculates them in real time as each lap completes.
What happens if teams finish level on points? Tie‑breakers are decided by counting the number of race wins each team has. If still tied, second‑place finishes are compared, then third, and so on until the tie is broken. If teams remain tied after all finishing positions are compared, the FIA can declare them equal and split prize money accordingly.
Do sprint races count toward the constructors’ championship? Yes. Points scored in sprint races are added to both drivers’ and constructors’ totals, which is why teams take the 100‑km races seriously. For sprint race rules and formats, read our guide to the F1 sprint format 2025.
How do shortened races affect points? If a race is suspended and cannot be restarted, the FIA awards reduced points based on how much of the scheduled distance has been completed. For example, if more than 50 percent but less than 75 percent is run, half points are given. A full chart of scenarios is available in our piece on standings in shortened races.
Which team is leading the F1 2025 constructors’ standings right now? McLaren are leading comfortably with 559 points. Ferrari (260) and Mercedes (236) complete the top three, while Red Bull (194) sit fourth.
Conclusion
The 2025 Formula 1 season has delivered a captivating blend of domination and unpredictability. McLaren’s relentless pace has all but secured them a second consecutive constructors’ title, yet their intra‑team duel keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Behind them, legendary giants like Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull jostle for pride, while the midfield battle between Williams, Aston Martin, Kick Sauber and Racing Bulls is closer than it has been in years. As the championship resumes at Zandvoort on 31 August and winds through Monza, Baku, Singapore and the Americas before the Abu Dhabi finale, expect twists, strategic gambles and perhaps a few upsets. Keep this page bookmarked for real‑time updates and deeper dives into the Formula 1 points system and historic championship battles.