The 2025 Formula 1 season has reached its halfway point, and the Hungarian Grand Prix delivered another exciting race. On August 3 at the Hungaroring, Lando Norris secured a win for McLaren, while his teammate Oscar Piastri maintained his lead in the drivers’ championship.
Current Top 10 Driver Standings (After 14 Races)
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 284 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 275 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 187 |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 172 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 151 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 109 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 64 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 54 |
| 9 | Nico Hülkenburg | Sauber | 37 |
| 10 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 27 |
Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 – Race Recap
The race was a major success for McLaren, as they scored a 1-2 finish for the second time this season. Here’s what happened:
- Lando Norris secured the win with a smart one-stop strategy, narrowly beating his teammate Oscar Piastri to the finish line.
- This was Norris’s fifth victory of the season and marked McLaren’s 200th win in Formula 1 history.
- George Russell grabbed third place for Mercedes after Ferrari failed to hold on to their early advantage.
- Charles Leclerc, who began the race from pole position, dropped to fourth place following a questionable strategy call by Ferrari.
- Max Verstappen, who won the last three world titles, struggled again and finished ninth.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 – Race Results & Points
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 25 |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 18 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 15 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 12 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 10 |
| 6 | Gabriel Bortoleta | Sauber | 8 |
| 7 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 6 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 4 |
| 9 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 2 |
| 10 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1 |
Key Takeaways from Hungary
McLaren in Control – Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris from McLaren currently hold the top two spots in the championship standings. Their consistent podium finishes and strong teamwork have made McLaren the team to beat in 2025.
Red Bull Losing Grip – Verstappen’s ninth-place finish shows Red Bull is no longer dominating. He is 97 points behind Piastri now, which makes his championship hopes very slim unless results drastically change.
Ferrari Inconsistent – Leclerc and Hamilton both struggled during the race. Although Leclerc started from pole, he failed to maintain the lead, while Hamilton ended the race outside the top ten.
Rising Stars – Rookie Kimi Antonelli continued to impress with his second points finish in a row, while Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) had his career-best finish in sixth place.
Constructors’ Championship (Top 3)
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 559 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 260 |
| 3 | Mercedes | 236 |
- McLaren holds over twice as many points as Ferrari, highlighting their total dominance this season.
What’s Next?
The next stop is the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. With only a 9-point gap between Piastri and Norris, the title fight is heating up. It will be interesting to see if team orders come into play, or if McLaren lets their drivers race freely.
Conclusion
The 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping up to be a thrilling battle between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Red Bull and Ferrari have fallen behind, while young talents like Antonelli and Bortoleto are beginning to shine.
With 10 races remaining, the championship battle is still wide open. But right now, McLaren is in full control of both the drivers’ and constructors’ titles.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
