Oscar Piastri Tightens Grip on Championship Lead, Know 2025 F1 championship standings after Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri has taken control of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, moving to the top of the drivers’ standings following a commanding win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The champion driver from McLaren delivered yet again an electrifying performance on the streets of Jeddah, propelling him to his third victory of the season. This recent win raised Piastri to a 10-point lead over teammate Lando Norris, who had come fourth at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Verstappen Trails in Third After Finishing Second

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen crossed the finish line to draw second place, but with that, he drops to third in the overall standings. Despite the loss of victory, the Red Bull driver is still close in battle, being 12 points shy of the one ahead of him-Piastri.

McLaren Solidifies Grip on Constructors' Championship

Piastri's win and Norris' provision of fourth in Saudi Arabia have served to bolster McLaren's chances in this constructors' race as they now count on a 77-point advantage over the second-place team, Mercedes, continuing the early dominance for the 2025 season.

Updated 2025 Formula 1 Drivers’ Standings (Top 10)

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 99 pts
2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 89 pts
3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – 87 pts
4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 73 pts
5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 47 pts
6. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 38 pts
7. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 31 pts
8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 20 pts
9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 14 pts
10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 10 pts

Complete Saudi Arabian GP Race Results

Here are the final race results from the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season:

1. Oscar Piastri – McLaren
2. Max Verstappen – Red Bull
3. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
4. Lando Norris – McLaren
5. George Russell – Mercedes
6. Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
7. Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
8. Carlos Sainz – Williams
9. Alex Albon – Williams
10. Isack Hadjar – Racing Bulls
11. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin
12. Liam Lawson – Racing Bulls
13. Ollie Bearman – Haas
14. Esteban Ocon – Haas
15. Nico Hulkenberg – Stake F1
16. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin
17. Jack Doohan – Alpine
18. Gabriel Bortoleto – Stake F1