Max Verstappen cuts Lando Norris’ Formula 1 championship lead to 12 points and takes second in the F1 drivers standings following his commanding victory at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
The Dutchman executed a well-coordinated race strategy and tyre management to claim his seventh win of the year, ensuring a three-way title showdown heading to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale.
Following the Qatar GP, Lando Norris continues to lead the drivers’ championship albeit by a slimmer margin following a strategy blunder by McLaren that saw him finish fourth in Qatar.
Oscar Piastri finished the Qatar race in second but lost championship runner-up spot to Verstappen. However, the Australian remains tightly locked in the chase.
George Russell continues to hold fourth place, while Ferrari duo of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton remain in fifth and sixth despite yet another disappointing weekend for the Scuderia.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, Williams pair Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz, and Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar complete the top ten in the current F1 drivers standings.
Updated 2025 F1 Championship standings after Qatar Grand Prix
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 408 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 396 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 392 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 309 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 230 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 152 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 150 |
| 8 | Alex Albon | Williams | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 64 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 51 |
| 11 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 49 |
| 12 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 48 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 41 |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 38 |
| 15 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | 33 |
| 16 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 32 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 32 |
| 18 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 22 |
| 19 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | 19 |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 0 |
| 21 | Jack Doohan | Alpine | 0 |
Strategy helps Verstappen win F1 Qatar Grand Prix, sets up three-way final title showdown
Full 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix Race Results
Full 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race Results
In the F1 constructors standings, Mercedes remain in second ahead of Red Bull and Ferrari as Williams cement fifth-place – securing their highest finish since 2017.
Aston Martin have clawed back ahead of Haas after a strong weekend for Fernando Alonso.
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 800 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 459 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 426 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 382 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 80 |
| 8 | Haas | 73 |
| 9 | Sauber | 68 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
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