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McLaren misses first match point in Baku, Mercedes leapfrogs Ferrari

15:12, 21 Sep

Updated: 15:13, 21 Sep

byTobia Elia

Let’s take a look at how the Constructors’ Championship standings change after the Baku Grand Prix, with McLaren missing the chance to clinch the title early.

Constructors' standings after the 2025 Azerbaijan GP

McLaren had a golden opportunity to secure their second consecutive Constructors’ Championship with seven races to spare, but that chance quickly vanished after Oscar Piastri retired in the opening laps and Lando Norris could manage only seventh place.

Mercedes made significant gains thanks to George Russell’s second place and Kimi Antonelli’s fourth, while Ferrari endured a nightmare race, finishing just eighth and ninth.

McLaren – 623 points
Mercedes – 290 points
Ferrari – 286 points
Red Bull – 272 points
Williams – 101 points
Racing Bulls – 72 points
Aston Martin – 62 points
Kick Sauber – 55 points
Haas – 44 points
Alpine – 20 points

Drivers' standings after the 2025 Azerbaijan GP

Thanks to Oscar Piastri’s retirement, Max Verstappen reopens the championship, closing the gap to 69 points, while Norris fails to take advantage, gaining only a few points.

Great race for Russell, who moves up to 212 points thanks to his second-place finish. Below is the full drivers’ standings after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Here is the updated Drivers' standings.

How the Azerbaijan GP unfolded

Max Verstappen cruised to victory in Baku, marking back-to-back wins after Monza and capitalizing on Oscar Piastri’s early retirement to tighten the championship battle.

George Russell crossed the line in second, showing consistent pace, and Carlos Sainz took third, delivering a standout performance for Williams. Kimi Antonelli impressed with fourth place, while Liam Lawson recovered from his strong qualifying to finish fifth.

The race was a setback for Lando Norris and Ferrari, with Norris only managing seventh despite Piastri’s exit. Hamilton and Leclerc came home in eighth and ninth, and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top ten, showcasing a solid drive.

Here are the full race results!

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