In the 2025 Formula 1 season, McLaren sealed the Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix on October 5, marking a historic milestone for the British team. The victory came after a dominant season where both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri delivered consistent performances, helping McLaren become one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history.
What is the Constructors’ Championship?
Formula 1 awards two main titles each year, one for drivers and one for teams. The Constructors’ Championship, introduced in 1958, goes to the team that scores the most combined points through both its drivers over a season.
Each constructor builds, designs and races in their own car, collecting points from both of the drivers based on the race finishes – 25 for 1st place, 18 for 2nd place, 15 for 3rd place and so on. The World Constructors’ Championship is crowned to the team with the most points at the end of the season.
This title is regarded as Formula 1’s highest team honour, celebrating engineering skill, consistency, teamwork, and strategic brilliance, while also bringing major financial rewards from the FIA.
McLaren – 2025 Constructors’ Champions
McLaren returned to the top of Formula 1 in 2025, securing the Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix. While George Russell won for Mercedes, Lando Norris finished third and Oscar Piastri fourth, giving McLaren enough points to seal the title.
It was McLaren’s 10th Constructors’ Championship and their second consecutive after 2024, which confirmed their revival under team principal Andrea Stella. With this win, McLaren surpassed Williams to become the second-most successful team in F1 history, strengthening Britain’s legacy in motorsport.
Top 5 Teams with the Most Constructors’ Championships
5. Lotus – 7 Titles
- Years won: 1963, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1978
Known for introducing the monocoque chassis and pioneering ground-effect technology, Lotus changed the way F1 cars were designed. It was founded by Colin Chapman, team lotus was a revolutionary force in Formula 1. Drivers such as Jim Clark, Graham Hill, and Mario Andretti made the team dominant in the 1960s and 1970s. Although the original team no longer competes, its influence on the sport still remains.
4. Mercedes – 8 Titles
- Years won: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
From 2014 to 2021 Mercedes ruled Formula 1’s hybrid era with drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg setting new benchmarks for consistency, reliability, and engine performance. Under the guidance of team principal Toto Wolff, Mercedes achieved eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships, a record streak. Mercedes mastery during the hybrid-era was built by combining technology, leadership and exceptional team management.
3. Williams – 9 Titles
- Years won: 1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Williams’ innovative car designs and strong engine partnerships with Honda and Renault helped the team secure nine Constructors’ Championships. It was founded by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head, Williams was a dominant force in Formula 1 during the 1980s and 1990s. Legendary drivers like Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, and Damon Hill played major roles in their success. In recent years Williams have faced challenges but its impact on F1 history remains significant.
2. McLaren – 10 Titles
- Years won: 1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2024, 2025
Founded by New Zealander Bruce McLaren, the team has been a symbol of innovation and speed in Formula 1 for a long time. McLaren enjoyed their dominant periods in the 1980s with drivers like Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, and again in the late 1990s with Mika Häkkinen. Later, years without title, their back-to-back victories in 2024 and 2025 marked a strong comeback. Their success has always come from a mix of drivers greatness, technological brilliance and strategic leadership.
1. Ferrari – 16 Titles
- Years won: 1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008
Known for its engineering excellence, passion and rich heritage, Ferrari remains a defining symbol of Formula 1. Ferrari stands as the most successful team in Formula 1 history. Founded by Enzo Ferrari, the Italian team has been part of the championship since its debut in 1950, holding records for both race victories and Constructors’ Championships. Their golden era came in the early 2000s under Michael Schumacher and Jean Todt, when Ferrari claimed six straight titles from 1999 to 2004.
Honourable Mentions
Red Bull Racing just ranks below the top 5, having secured six Constructors’ titles (2010-2013, 2022-2023). Under the team principal Christian Horner and driven by Max Verstappen, the team has become a benchmark for its speed and precision in the modern F1. Other historic champions, including Brabham, Renault, and Cooper, also helped shape the evolution of the sport.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
