F1 Standings As Championship Race Goes To Abu Dhabi After The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

F1 Standings After the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri once again narrowed the gap to Lando Norris in the Formula 1 World Championship standings after taking first and second place, respectively, at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix. The round was crucial ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi, with the title fight now closer than ever.

Updated Driver Standings

This leaves just 14 points separating the top three drivers heading into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking one of the tightest finishes in recent Formula 1 history.

Constructors’ Standings

McLaren remains the clear leader in the team standings, largely thanks to consistent double podium finishes from Norris and Piastri throughout the season.

Focus on Abu Dhabi

The Yas Marina Circuit will host the title decider, with all eyes on the McLaren teammates as well as Verstappen’s final charge. Any of the top three drivers could mathematically secure the championship, depending on their finishing order and bonus points for the fastest lap.

“It’s been an incredible season — we’ve all pushed each other to the limit,” said Lando Norris after the race in Doha. “Now it all comes down to one last weekend.”

The combination of strategy, tire management, and sheer nerve will define the closing chapter of an unforgettable 2025 season.

Author’s summary: Verstappen’s victory in Qatar tightened the championship race, leaving Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri separated by just a few points before the decisive Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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