Intro

F1 standings after Mexico 2025: here’s where the titles stand, how big the points gaps are, and what each contender needs heading into Brazil. McLaren have already clinched the Constructors’ Championship; the focus shifts to the Drivers’ crown and a three‑way fight for P2 in the teams’ standings. This weekly F1 championship race update also covers constructors’ “money places” tightening, historical comeback context, and live title permutations using our championship calculator. There is no fastest‑lap point in 2025 — finishing positions only — so every place gained or lost moves the math cleanly.

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Updated standings after Mexico (RaceMate calculation)

Using the latest RaceMate dataset and the Mexico City GP finishing order, here are the standings and gaps to the lead.

Drivers’ Championship (top 10)

PosDriverTeamPtsGap
1Oscar PiastriMcLaren361—
2Lando NorrisMcLaren35011
3Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing33130
4George RussellMercedes26299
5Charles LeclercFerrari204157
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari150211
7Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes93268
8Alex AlbonWilliams Racing79282
9Nico HülkenbergSauber43318
10Isack HadjarRB40321

Constructors’ Championship (top 5)

PosTeamPtsGap
1McLaren711—
2Red Bull Racing356355
3Mercedes355356
4Ferrari354357
5Williams Racing117594

Note: 4 Grands Prix and 2 Sprints remain (Brazil, Las Vegas, Qatar, Abu Dhabi + Brazil/Qatar Sprints), for a maximum of 116 points per driver. McLaren are mathematically clinched in the Constructors’ Championship; P2 is split by 2–3 points.

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Title permutations before Brazil

The run‑in features two Sprints that can swing 8 points apiece, plus four full 25‑point races. Here are the cleanest pathways.

  • Piastri controls the title if he averages podiums (P2–P3) and covers Norris’s wins with a second McLaren on the podium to limit swings.
  • Norris needs at least one win over the next two rounds and to avoid finishing behind Piastri by more than one position in the other events.
  • Verstappen requires a Brazil surge (Sprint + GP) and at least one McLaren finishing off the podium to re‑enter single‑digit range.
  • A DNF swings ~18–25 points in a GP; one DNF plus one rival win reopens the contest regardless of baselines.

What each driver needs (simplified)

  • Piastri (361, +11): Avoid a net −12 or worse versus Norris in Brazil (Sprint+GP). Two P2s vs a Norris P1/P3 keeps control; a Norris sweep forces Piastri to answer in Vegas.
  • Norris (350, −11): Win one of Brazil’s scoring sessions and finish within one place of Piastri in the other. A +12 or better into Vegas flips the pressure.
  • Verstappen (331, −30): Target 25–30 net in Brazil (e.g., Sprint P1 + GP P1 with one McLaren P3/P4). Anything less needs a McLaren stumble to stay live.

Constructors’ money places tightening (P2 battle)

With Red Bull (356), Mercedes (355) and Ferrari (354) separated by 2–3 points, the P2 payout is a knife‑edge. Operational execution matters more than raw pace:

  • Double‑scores beat heroics: 4–6 point swings per weekend accumulate faster than occasional podiums.
  • Pit‑lane discipline: A slow stop costs a position worth 1–2 points you rarely recover at Mexico‑style tracks.
  • Sprint upside: Banking 2–4 extra points in the Saturday session reduces Sunday risk.

For prize‑money mechanics and scoring details, see our explainers on Constructors’ points model and tiebreakers.

Historical comeback context

With 116 points to play, an 11‑point gap (Piastri–Norris) is routinely reversible; a 30‑point gap (to Verstappen) is harder but viable with a two‑event surge or rival trouble. Historically, comebacks of ~30 points in the final four GPs plus two Sprints are rare without at least one DNF swing — not impossible, but they require near‑perfect execution and help from results variance.

Simulator: paths to the championship

Use our championship simulator to test these contender‑specific paths:

🏎️ Link to -> https://racemate.io/simulate

Test these scenarios:

  1. Piastri podiums in Brazil (Sprint P2, GP P2); Norris P1/P3 → Gap holds near ~10; title pressure shifts to Vegas.
  2. Norris wins Brazil GP; Piastri P4 → Gap compresses to low single digits; Constructors already clinched — focus is purely on the Drivers’ fight and P2 teams’ battle.
  3. Verstappen wins Brazil Sprint + GP; one McLaren off the podium → Verstappen back within ~10–15; P2 constructors’ flips to Red Bull.
  4. Ferrari podium in Brazil; Mercedes P5/P6 → Ferrari move to P2 by ≤3 points; Brazil sprint points prove decisive.
  5. Late‑race Safety Car in Vegas reshuffles podium → Title math hinges on Abu Dhabi finishing order; model both outcomes.

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FAQ

What are the F1 standings after Mexico 2025?

Piastri leads on 361 from Norris on 350; Verstappen is third on 331. McLaren have clinched the Constructors’ Championship on 711; Red Bull (356), Mercedes (355) and Ferrari (354) are split by 2–3 points for P2.

Has McLaren clinched the Constructors’ Championship?

Yes. McLaren are mathematically champions after Mexico. Remaining team intrigue centers on the P2 prize‑money position among Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari.

How many points remain in the 2025 season?

116 per driver: four Grands Prix (4×25) and two Sprints (2×8). No fastest‑lap points.

What does Piastri need to clinch the title?

Maintain a ~10‑point edge through Brazil and Vegas; avoid DNFs and finish close behind Norris when he wins. Clinch math opens if the gap exceeds ~26 with two GPs left.

Can Verstappen still win the championship?

Yes, but he needs a Brazil surge (Sprint + GP) and help from McLaren results — or a DNF swing — to slash a 30‑point gap over six scoring sessions.

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