The 2025 F1 season is heating up, with McLaren dominating the standings and an intense internal battle brewing between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton faces increasing scrutiny as his performance at Ferrari lags behind expectations.
Why it matters
McLaren's unexpected dominance is shaking up the championship fight, with their two young stars pushing each other to the limit. For Lewis Hamilton, his move to Ferrari has not yet yielded the desired results, placing him under significant pressure.
The big picture
Oscar Piastri currently leads the drivers' championship with 284 points, closely followed by teammate Lando Norris with 275 points. Their combined efforts have propelled McLaren to a commanding lead in the constructors' championship with 559 points.
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Driver Standings (Top 6):
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- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): 284 points
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- Lando Norris (McLaren): 275 points
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- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): 187 points
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- George Russell (Mercedes): 172 points
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- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): 151 points
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- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari): 109 points
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Team Standings (Top 6):
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- McLaren: 559 points
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- Ferrari: 260 points
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- Mercedes: 236 points
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- Red Bull: 194 points
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- Williams: 70 points
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- Aston Martin: 52 points
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Zoom in: McLaren's intense rivalry
Lando Norris is 'biting down hard' on Oscar Piastri, with only 9 points separating them. This fierce competition is a double-edged sword for McLaren, providing strong results but also risking internal tensions as the championship race tightens.
Zoom out: Hamilton's challenge at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, in his first season with Ferrari, finds himself in sixth place, significantly behind both McLaren drivers and his teammate Charles Leclerc. With Ferrari trailing McLaren by nearly 300 points, Hamilton will need to deliver stronger performances in the upcoming races to justify his high-profile switch and help Ferrari close the gap.
What's next
The championship battle continues with upcoming races at Zandvoort (Dutch GP), Monza (Italian GP), Baku (Azerbaijan GP), Singapore, and COTA (United States GP). These crucial events will determine whether McLaren can maintain its dominance, how the Piastri-Norris rivalry unfolds, and if Hamilton can turn his season around.