The driver and constructor standings change after the Chinese Grand Prix, with Piastri closing the gap to Norris while Ferrari rises in the Constructors’ standings.
The second race of the 2025 Formula 1 season has concluded, with Oscar Piastri winning in China, securing his third career victory (after Budapest and Baku). A McLaren 1-2 and a dominant performance from the Papaya team, with Norris finishing in second place and showing a much stronger form compared to his lackluster performance in the sprint (which earned him only one point).
As for the driver standings, the Australian has closed the gap to his teammate, but Max Verstappen is still in second place, finishing fourth in the race after a strong second half on hard tires. It’s George Russell‘s second consecutive podium, and he remains steady in third place in the driver standings, while the two Ferrari drivers (fifth Leclerc and sixth Hamilton) are gradually climbing up the rankings. Below is the complete picture of the drivers’ championship:
- Norris 44
- Verstappen 36
- Russell 35
- Piastri 34
- Antonelli 18
- Leclerc 18
- Hamilton 17
- Albon 12
- Stroll 8
- Hulkenberg 6
- Ocon 6
- Tsunoda 3
- Bearman 1
Moving on to the constructors’ standings, McLaren, thanks to the 1-2 finish in Shanghai, has increased its lead over Mercedes, now 25 points ahead of the Silver Arrows. Further behind are Red Bull and Ferrari, with the Anglo-Austrian team rising to 36 points (all from Max Verstappen), while Ferrari has closed the gap, now just one point behind third place. Below is the complete standings:
- McLaren 78
- Mercedes 53
- Red Bull 36
- Ferrari 35
- Williams 12
- Aston Martin 8
- Haas 7
- Sauber 6
- Racing Bulls 3
- Alpine 0