Max Verstappen’s dominant performance at the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas has reshaped the 2025 Formula 1 championship standings, tightening the battle for both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles as the season heads into its final stretch.
Verstappen narrows the gap in Drivers’ Championship
The four-time world champion finished ahead of both McLaren drivers for the fourth consecutive race weekend, cutting the deficit to championship leader Oscar Piastri. Piastri struggled during Sunday’s race, finishing only fifth, while Verstappen secured a commanding victory.
Lando Norris also made a late-race surge, overtaking Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to finish second. This effort limited the damage from Verstappen’s win and positioned Norris just 14 points behind Piastri, keeping the championship battle intensely competitive.
With only five races and two sprint events remaining, the top three in the drivers’ standings are:
Drivers’ Championship Standings (Top 10) After US GP:
Oscar Piastri – 346 points
Lando Norris – 332 points
Max Verstappen – 306 points
George Russell – 252 points
Charles Leclerc – 192 points
Lewis Hamilton – 142 points
Kimi Antonelli – 89 points
Alex Albon – 73 points
Nico Hulkenberg – 41 points
Isack Hadjar – 39 points
Ferrari strengthens position in Constructors’ Championship
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton delivered strong performances, finishing third and fourth, boosting their team’s position in the constructors’ championship. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ George Russell could manage only sixth, and Kimi Antonelli of Ferrari had an unfortunate early-race incident, limiting his points haul.
As a result, Ferrari has closed the gap to Mercedes to just seven points, keeping the fight for second place in the constructors’ championship alive. Red Bull, with Max Verstappen’s win, remains in contention but trails the McLaren-led pack.
Constructors’ Championship Standings (Top 10) After US GP:
McLaren – 678 points
Mercedes – 341 points
Ferrari – 334 points
Red Bull – 331 points
Williams – 111 points
Racing Bulls – 72 points
Aston Martin – 69 points
Sauber – 59 points
Haas – 48 points
Alpine – 20 points
Championship implications
The US GP results have made the championship picture more exciting than ever. With Max Verstappen closing in on both McLaren drivers and Ferrari narrowing the gap to Mercedes, the remaining races promise a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 season. Every point will be crucial as drivers and teams fight to secure their positions in the championship standings.