Overview

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix always scrambles expectations — and Baku 2025 was no exception. With long DRS trains, tricky brake temperature windows and Safety Car timing that flipped strategies, the championship picture tightened in key places while holding steady at the top. As the paddock turns toward Singapore (3–5 October), here’s the updated view of the F1 2025 drivers’ standings and constructors’ standings, how the points landscape really looks with the current Formula 1 points system (no fastest‑lap bonus since 2024), and who now controls their destiny in the title fight.

If you’re new to how scoring works — including sprints and shortened races — jump to our explainers for the quick version:

For deeper mid‑season context, see our standings hubs:

Results recap: Baku’s top ten at the flag

The top‑ten finishers in Azerbaijan (full distance) shaped the arithmetic that follows:

  1. Verstappen
  2. Russell
  3. Sainz
  4. Antonelli
  5. Lawson
  6. Tsunoda
  7. Norris
  8. Hamilton
  9. Leclerc
  10. Hadjar

That win tightens the chase behind the McLarens and underscores how much straight‑line efficiency matters on modern street tracks.

Drivers’ Championship after Baku

The headline remains orange — but the gap is now one race win.

  • 1) Oscar Piastri — 324 points (7 wins)
    McLaren’s benchmark continues to lead the F1 drivers’ championship. His season has been defined by consistency and control; Baku’s quirks blunted a headline haul, but the wider trend holds. With a 25‑point margin, he enters Singapore with an exact‑win cushion.

  • 2) Lando Norris — 299 points (5 wins)
    Still very much in the fight. Norris’s damage‑limitation day in Baku preserved a realistic path: beat Piastri head‑to‑head on conventional Sundays and keep the floor high on chaotic ones. Singapore’s traction‑heavy layout historically suits precise tyre management — a Norris strength.

  • 3) Max Verstappen — 255 points (4 wins)
    Azerbaijan win logged. The Red Bull package looks increasingly comfortable in low‑drag trims, and Verstappen’s restart discipline paid full value. To re‑enter the title conversation, he needs repeat wins and a McLaren stumble — not impossible over 10 rounds with three sprints remaining.

  • 4) George Russell — 212 points (1 win)
    The championship’s metronome behind the top three. Mercedes’ high floor plus Russell’s braking confidence keep him in podium range most Sundays; Singapore’s stop‑start profile is friendly territory.

  • 5) Charles Leclerc — 165 points
    Ferrari’s spear continues to bank solid points while the team chases race‑day balance. Clean execution at Singapore could turn a front‑row start into a podium if strategy lands.

Then come Hamilton (121), Antonelli (78), Albon (70), Hadjar (39) and Hülkenberg (37) completing the current top ten — each with a distinct pathway to end‑season targets if they maximise sprint weekends and avoid DNFs.

The title‑swing math heading to Singapore

There are 10 events left: seven Grands Prix and three sprints. With no fastest‑lap point in 2025, the maximum remaining haul is:

  • 7 Grands Prix × 25 = 175
  • 3 Sprints × 8 = 24
  • Total available: 199 points

What that means for the leaders:

  • Piastri (324) controls his fate. If he matches or beats Norris at every remaining GP and avoids zero‑scores on sprint Saturdays, nobody can catch him on points. The 25‑point cushion equals exactly one GP win.
  • Norris (299) needs to outscore Piastri by an average of ~2.6 points per event. That’s plausible with a couple of wins and a Piastri DNF or off‑day; sprint Saturdays are key to chipping away.
  • Verstappen (255) requires multi‑win bursts and help. Two GP wins in the next three rounds would force the McLarens into defence mode; Singapore is step one.

Constructors’ Championship after Baku

McLaren continue to command the Formula 1 constructors’ standings with ruthless consistency, while the fight behind compresses.

  • 1) McLaren — 623 points
    Relentless dual‑car scoring has built a towering lead. Even without the fastest‑lap bonus in the rules, their finishing‑position density makes the difference.

  • 2) Mercedes — 290 points
    Russell’s high floor plus Antonelli’s quietly efficient rookie year keep them narrowly ahead of Ferrari. Track‑position management at Safety Cars has been a differentiator.

  • 3) Ferrari — 286 points
    Execution is trending up, but tyre‑life margins still punish them on late restarts. Singapore offers a fresh reset — podium pace is realistic.

  • 4) Red Bull Racing — 275 points
    Verstappen’s win plus solid supporting points keep them in touch with P2. Converting both cars on Sundays is the lever to climb.

Williams (101), RB (69), Aston Martin (62), Sauber (55), Haas (44) and Alpine (20) complete the table — with Williams’ low‑drag philosophy continuing to pay on power‑sensitive tracks and Sauber’s efficiency keeping them in every points conversation.

Control of destiny: team edition

  • McLaren need business as usual. Double‑points Sundays and sprint chips will close the door on P2 long before Abu Dhabi.
  • Mercedes vs Ferrari is now a momentum duel. Minimising Safety‑Car own goals and nailing pit‑entry deltas will likely decide second.
  • Red Bull can still steal P2 if they turn Verstappen wins into team hauls and stabilise the second car’s Sunday profile.

What Singapore could change

Marina Bay’s stop‑start rhythm and heat stress flip the variables from Baku:

  • Tyre life over top speed: Managing rear‑tyre surface temps out of slow corners matters more than end‑of‑straight velocity.
  • Brake cooling and out‑laps: Re‑building temperature after Safety Cars is critical; lock‑ups here cascade into flat‑spots you cannot hide.
  • Track position tax: Undercuts are powerful when you can warm Hards quickly; traffic management is worth as much as raw pace.

Form read: McLaren remain favourites on balance; Mercedes’ braking stability makes them podium candidates; Ferrari’s ceiling depends on converting qualifying into a first‑stint wedge; Verstappen is always live if Red Bull hold rear stability over stints.

FAQs: Quick answers for searchers

Who is leading the F1 2025 drivers’ championship right now?

Oscar Piastri leads on 324 points with seven wins, ahead of Lando Norris on 299 (five wins) and Max Verstappen on 255 (four wins).

Who leads the F1 constructors’ championship?

McLaren top the table on 623 points, with Mercedes (290), Ferrari (286) and Red Bull Racing (275) in pursuit.

How many points can drivers still score in 2025?

With seven Grands Prix and three sprints remaining, a maximum of 199 points are available (175 from GPs, 24 from sprints). There is no fastest‑lap point from 2024 onwards.

How are points awarded in 2025?

Full‑distance Grands Prix pay 25‑18‑15‑12‑10‑8‑6‑4‑2‑1 for the top ten. Sprints pay 8‑7‑6‑5‑4‑3‑2‑1. For reduced‑distance races, the scale is adjusted — see standings in shortened races.

Where can I follow the updated F1 standings live?

Use RaceMate during sessions to watch the F1 championship standings update in real time with every overtake, pit stop and Safety Car.

Track every points swing live with RaceMate — and get ready for Singapore, where precision over chaos replaces Baku’s flat‑out lottery.