The 2025 Formula 1 season moved into a crucial stage with the Singapore Grand Prix at Marina Bay on October 5. Under the bright night lights of the city, George Russell drove brilliantly to take victory for Mercedes, while McLaren sealed the Constructors’ Championship, a major milestone that highlighted their complete dominance this year.
Singapore GP Recap
The race was full of action from the start to finish. George Russell started from pole position and stayed in control throughout the race, he managed his tyres and pace perfectly on one of the toughest tracks on the calendar. George crossed the line 5.4 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who tried to close the gap in the final laps but fell short.
Lando Norris (McLaren) finished third after a close fight with his teammate Oscar Piastri, who came fourth. Both the McLaren drivers made little contact on the opening lap, but both continued without damage, later the steward decided it was just a racing incident.
Russell’s victory marked his second win of the season and helped Mercedes close the gap in the standings. Meanwhile, McLaren’s strong double finish confirmed them as 2025 Constructors’ Champions, securing the title with six races still to go.
2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings (After Singapore GP)
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 336 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 314 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 273 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 237 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 173 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 125 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 88 |
| 8 | Alex Albon | Williams | 70 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber | 37 |
Oscar Piastri continues to lead the championship with 336 points, but Lando Norris is only 22 points behind, keeping the fight for the title close. Max Verstappen sits in third place, while George Russell’s Singapore win strengthens his hold on fourth.
Constructors’ Championship Standings (After Singapore GP)
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 650 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 325 |
| 3 | Ferrari | 298 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 290 |
| 5 | Williams | 102 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 72 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 68 |
| 8 | Sauber | 55 |
| 9 | Haas | 46 |
| 10 | Alpine | 20 |
Piastri and Norris’s consistent results keep McLaren at the top, extending their lead. Meanwhile, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull remain in a tight contest for second place.
What’s Next?
Six races are still left in the 2025 season, now all the attention turns to the Drivers’ Championship battle between the McLaren teammates. Piastri’s calm and consistent driving has kept him in the lead, but Norris’s speed and determination keep the battle open.
Verstappen and Russell will try to challenge McLaren’s dominance, hoping to take advantage if either of the leaders slip up. In the Constructors’ standings, the spotlight now shifts to the battle for second place between Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull.
Conclusion
The Singapore Grand Prix 2025 proved McLaren is the most dominant team this season. With Oscar and Lando at the front, McLaren have already won the Constructors’ Championship. Now the main question is whether Norris can catch Piastri, or if the young Australian will take his first world title.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
