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Piastri’s Commanding Victory Shakes Up 2025 F1 Standings: McLaren Dominates after Chinese Grand Prix

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 23, 2025
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Piastri’s Commanding Victory Shakes Up 2025 F1 Standings: McLaren Dominates after Chinese Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri shakes hands with second placed McLaren's Lando Norris after winning the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

The 2025 Formula 1 season has been set ablaze with excitement from the get-go with the Australian racing sensation, Oscar Piastri, steering the wheel to a spectacular victory at the Chinese Grand Prix. The Shanghai International Circuit was the stage for Piastri’s impeccable performance, which has ignited a significant shift in the F1 standings post the Chinese GP 2025 showdown.

From the pole position, Piastri accelerated to a commanding win, guiding his teammate Lando Norris to a prominent McLaren 1-2 finish. This feat has catapulted Piastri into the limelight as a strong contender for the drivers’ title this year. His grip on the lead never faltered, save for a brief moment during the pit stop phase. Even with Norris trailing just a few seconds behind for a majority of the race, Piastri’s unwavering focus clinched his third career win.

Norris, despite facing brake issues during the race’s latter half, managed to retain his position and fend off George Russell’s Mercedes.

As the dust settled post the Chinese GP, it was Norris, the victor of the season opener in Australia, who sat atop the F1 2025 Driver Standings with 44 points. He was closely trailed by Max Verstappen and George Russell. The consistency displayed by the McLaren duo, especially Norris’s second-place finish, is a testament to McLaren’s burgeoning dominance early this season.

Here’s how the leaderboard looks post the Chinese GP:

1. Lando Norris (GBR, McLaren) – 44 points
2. Max Verstappen (NED, Red Bull) – 36 points
3. George Russell (GBR, Mercedes) – 35 points
4. Oscar Piastri (AUS, McLaren) – 34 points
5. Kimi Antonelli (ITA, Mercedes) – 18 points

The 2025 Constructor Standings also reflected McLaren’s strong start to the season. With a hefty 78 points, they lead the pack, leaving behind Mercedes (53 points) and Red Bull (36 points) in their wake. The outstanding performances of both Piastri and Norris certainly indicate that McLaren might be a force to reckon with in the race for the title this year.

The Constructor Standings are as follows:

1. McLaren – 78 points
2. Mercedes – 53 points
3. Red Bull – 36 points
4. Ferrari – 35 points
5. Williams – 12 points

With such an exciting start to the 2025 Formula 1 season, fans and enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly tuned in to see how the rest of the season unfolds. Will McLaren maintain their lead, or will there be a new twist to this high-octane saga? Only time will tell.

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