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How McLaren won the F1 constructors' title?

15:48, 05 Oct

Updated: 15:50, 05 Oct

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byKada Sarkozi

McLaren managed to secure their second constructors' title in a row at the Singapore GP.

How did McLaren secure the constructors' title?

Unlike in 2024, when the team won its title during the season finale in Abu Dhabi, the Woking-based squad have won this season's championship with six rounds to go. Here's how they wrapped it up ahead of time.

Norris won the season opener in Australia - Photo: Race Pictures

Australian GP :

Lando Norris won the first Grand Prix of the year, with only a Safety Car helping Max Verstappen to stay close to the papaya cars. After slipping onto the grass in the penultimate corner, Piastri fought back to claim two points.

1. McLaren 27 pts | 2. Mercedes 27 pts | 3. Red Bull 18 pts

Chinese GP:

After Piastri finished second behind Lewis Hamilton in the Sprint and Norris scored a single point, the team secured its first one-two finish of the season on Sunday in the main Grand Prix.

1. McLaren 78 pts | 2. Mercedes 57 pts | 3. Red Bull 36 pts

Japanese GP:

For the first time in 2025, McLaren was beaten by Verstappen, but secured second and third place on the podium, enough to stretch the team's advantage over Mercedes.

1. McLaren 111 pts | 2. Mercedes 75 pts | 3. Red Bull 61 pts

McLaren celebrates Piastri's victory and Norris' podium in Bahrain - Photo: Race Pictures

Bahrain GP:

Despite starting only sixth, Norris fought back to secure a podium in third place, finishing behind race-winner Piastri and Mercedes' George Russell.

1. McLaren 151 pts | 2. Mercedes 93 pts | 3. Red Bull 71 pts

Saudi Arabian GP:

Piastri won back-to-back Grands Prix after a battle against Verstappen. Meanwhile, Norris just missed out on the podium as he paid the price for a crash in Q3 in Saturday's qualifying.

1. McLaren 188 pts | 2. Mercedes 111 pts | 3. Red Bull 89 pts

Miami GP:

McLaren scored maximum points in the state of Florida, securing a one-two in both the Sprint and the race.

1. McLaren 246 pts | 2. Mercedes 141 pts | 3. Red Bull 105 pts

Emilia Romagna GP:

The McLaren drivers once again missed out on victory to Verstappen, but, similarly to Japan, completed the podium, extending their lead in the constructors’ standings.

1. McLaren 279 pts | 2. Mercedes 147 pts | 3. Red Bull 131 pts

Monaco GP:

Norris denies Charles Leclerc a repeat of his 2024 success in Monte-Carlo, but the Monegasque driver splits the two McLarens as Piastri settles for third.

1. McLaren 319 pts | 2. Mercedes 147 pts | 3. Red Bull 143 pts

Spanish GP:

After claiming the first row on the grid in qualifying, Piastri and Norris achieved another one-two finish in Barcelona. They are now nearly 200 points ahead of Ferrari in the standings

1. McLaren 362 pts | 2. Ferrari 165 pts | 3. Mercedes 159 pts

Canadian GP:

The two McLaren drivers crashed in the race after Norris’s eager move on the start/finish straight. Only Piastri scored points, finishing fourth in Montreal. Norris took full responsibility for his race-ending accident.

1. McLaren 374 pts | 2. Mercedes 199 pts | 3. Ferrari 183 pts

Norris DNFed after making contract with Piastri in Montreal - Photo: Race Pictures

Austrian GP:

After their crash in Montreal, the McLaren drivers responded in positive fashion. Norris's win in Spielberg secured a one-two, finishing around 20 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc.

1. McLaren 417 pts | 2. Ferrari 210 pts | 3. Mercedes 209 pts

British GP:

Despite the chaos in the rain, the McLaren drivers confidently finished first and second again. Piastri missed out on the victory after a time penalty as Norris won his home race.

1. McLaren 460 pts | 2. Ferrari 222 pts | 3. Mercedes 210 pts

Belgian GP:

After missing out on the Sprint victory for the second time this season, Piastri leads another McLaren one-two on Sunday to open up his lead in the drivers' championship.

1. McLaren 516 pts | 2. Ferrari 248 pts | 3. Mercedes 220 pts

Hungarian GP:

McLaren secured a fourth one-two in a row at the Hungaroring. Piastri locked up during the final laps while chasing his teammate but didn't make contact with the Briton, who finished in P1.

1. McLaren 559 pts | 2. Ferrari 260 pts | 3. Mercedes 236 pts

Dutch GP:

After Norris’ DNF during the final laps, only Oscar Piastri scored points for the team in the Netherlands. He took all 25, however, while both Ferrari drivers had to retire in a big blow to their slender title hopes.

1. McLaren 584 pts | 2. Ferrari 260 pts | 3. Mercedes 248 pts

Norris and Piastri shaking hands in Italy - Photo: Race Pictures

Italian GP:

As at Imola, Verstappen defeated the two McLaren drivers in Italy. Norris finished second after Piastri was told to let the Briton through to make up for a mistake by the pit crew.

1. McLaren 617 pts | 2. Ferrari 280 pts | 3. Mercedes 260 pts

Azerbaijan GP:

The Baku street race panned out to be a forgettable outing for the McLaren team. Oscar Piastri crashed out on the opening lap after jumping the start in a rare mistake from the Aussie. Norris also finished only seventh.

1. McLaren 623 pts | 2. Mercedes 290 pts | 3. Ferrari 286 pts

Singapore GP:
At the Marina Bay Street Circuit, McLaren failed to mimic their performance from last year, with Mercedes and Verstappen pipping them in the qualifying session. During the race however, Norris was able to jump ahead the Italian rookie and his own teammate to lead a P3-P4 result home for the Woking-based team.

Singapore GP:

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1. McLaren 650 pts | 2. Mercedes 225 pts | 3. Ferrari 270 pts

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