F1 Standings: Who's dominating after the Hungarian Grand Prix? Just 9 points separate the top two
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F1 Driver Standings: Piastri Still Ahead, But Barely
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Pos
Driver
Nationality
Team
Points
1
Oscar Piastri
AUS
McLaren
284
2
Lando Norris
GBR
McLaren
275
3
Max Verstappen
NED
Red Bull
187
4
George Russell
GBR
Mercedes
172
5
Charles Leclerc
MON
Ferrari
151
6
Lewis Hamilton
GBR
Ferrari
109
7
Kimi Antonelli
ITA
Mercedes
64
8
Alexander Albon
THA
Williams
54
9
Nico Hulkenberg
GER
Sauber
37
10
Esteban Ocon
FRA
Haas
27
11
Fernando Alonso
ESP
Aston Martin
26
12
Lance Stroll
CAN
Aston Martin
26
13
Isack Hadjar
FRA
Racing Bulls
22
14
Pierre Gasly
FRA
Alpine
20
15
Liam Lawson
NZL
Racing Bulls
20
16
Carlos Sainz
ESP
Williams
16
17
Gabriel Bortoleto
BRA
Sauber
14
18
Yuki Tsunoda
JPN
Red Bull
10
19
Oliver Bearman
GBR
Haas
8
20
Franco Colapinto
ARG
Alpine
0
21
Jack Doohan
AUS
Alpine
0
McLaren's Supremacy Reflected in Constructor Standings
Pos
Team
Points
1
McLaren
559
2
Ferrari
260
3
Mercedes
236
4
Red Bull
194
5
Williams
70
6
Aston Martin
52
7
Sauber
51
8
Racing Bulls
45
9
Haas
35
10
Alpine
20
Midfield Battles Intensify
What Lies Ahead
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Who won the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix?
How did Lando Norris secure the win at Hungaroring?
A riveting battle at the Hungaroring has reshaped the landscape of the Formula 1 championship, as Lando Norris held off teammate Oscar Piastri to secure his fifth win of the season and intensify the fight for the 2025 drivers' title, as per the Total Motor Sport report. The result has trimmed Piastri's lead in the F1 standings 2025 to just nine points, adding a new layer of drama as the series enters its decisive phase.The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix was a strategic and psychological showdown between the McLaren teammates, who have emerged as the dominant forces of the season. Starting strong, Norris managed his tyres with precision and resisted late pressure from Piastri in a final-lap showdown that had fans on the edge of their seats.Piastri, who had overtaken Ferrari's Charles Leclerc earlier, closed a near nine-second deficit with just over ten laps to go, using DRS and racecraft to mount a charge. But a critical lock-up at Turn 1 with three laps remaining proved decisive. Norris crossed the finish line a mere 0.698 seconds ahead—his narrowest win of the year.This latest result has not only added another victory to Norris' campaign but has redefined the tone of the title race, putting McLaren's internal rivalry at center stage.Following the Hungarian GP, Oscar Piastri continues to top the f1 driver standings, but the margin has tightened to just nine points. With 284 points, the Australian leads Norris (275), while former champion Max Verstappen trails in third at 187.Verstappen's inability to challenge the McLaren pair consistently has drawn attention to Red Bull's relative decline this season. Meanwhile, George Russell has quietly impressed for Mercedes, sitting fourth with 172 points, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc (151) and Lewis Hamilton (109).McLaren's 1-2 finish at Hungaroring underscores their dominance this season. The Woking-based team has surged ahead in the F1 constructor standings with 559 points—more than double Ferrari's tally of 260.Despite flashes of competitiveness, both Ferrari and Mercedes have struggled to match McLaren's consistency and strategic clarity. Mercedes, with 236 points, remains in contention for second but will need a step-change to trouble the championship leaders. Red Bull, once a powerhouse, has dropped to fourth with 194 points and faces renewed pressure from a resurgent Williams outfit.While the spotlight remains on McLaren, the midfield has seen its own share of fireworks. Williams, buoyed by Albon and Sainz, currently lead a fierce three-way battle with Aston Martin and Sauber. Even Racing Bulls, with strong showings from Hadjar and Lawson, are in the mix.Alpine's double-zero at the bottom of the drivers' rankings highlights the French manufacturer's fall from competitiveness—a development that could see major personnel or design shifts as the season progresses.With the summer break on the horizon and key circuits such as Spa, Monza, and Suzuka still to come, the fight for the f1 standings 2025 crown is far from over. Norris' victory in Hungary has jolted the momentum, putting added psychological pressure on Piastri.As teams continue to tweak upgrades and drivers sharpen their focus, the title race may come down to experience versus youth—Norris' hunger for his first world title against Piastri's unrelenting rise as the sport's new phenom.Lando Norris won the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix after a dramatic battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.Norris managed tyre wear effectively and held off a late charge from Piastri, who had closed a nine-second gap but locked up at Turn 1 with three laps remaining.
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