Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, helping Ferrari close the gap in the championship standings. Here’s how the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships have changed after the race.
The Red Bull driver took his third win in four races, cutting further into the points lead at the top of the standings. The Dutchman continues his charge toward the title, while Ferrari also enjoyed a productive weekend, taking advantage of a difficult race for Mercedes and an unlucky one for Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
The F1 championship battle reignited in Austin, a crucial round for both title races. McLaren has already secured the Constructors’ Championship mathematically after its triumph in Singapore, but behind the team from Woking the fight remains open. The battle for second place in the standings involves all major contenders: Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull are separated by just a few points, setting up an exciting finish to the season.
Meanwhile, the Drivers’ Championship is still up for grabs, with Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen set to fight for the crown in the final five rounds following the Texas Grand Prix.
F1 drivers’ standings after the Austin Grand Prix
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 346 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 332 points
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 306 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 252 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 192 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 142 points
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 89 points
- Alex Albon (Williams) – 73 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 41 points
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 39 points
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 38 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 37 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 32 points
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 30 points
- Esteban Ocon (Haas F1 Team) – 28 points
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 28 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 20 points
- Oliver Bearman (Haas F1 Team) – 20 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 18 points
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 0 points
F1 constructors’ standings after the Austin Grand Prix
- McLaren – 678 points
- Mercedes – 341 points
- Ferrari – 334 points
- Red Bull – 331 points
- Williams – 111 points
- Racing Bulls – 72 points
- Aston Martin – 69 points
- Kick Sauber – 59 points
- Haas F1 Team – 48 points
- Alpine – 20 points
With just five rounds remaining, including two Sprint weekends, every point now carries immense value as the battle for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships intensifies heading into the final stretch of the 2025 F1 season.
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