The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix delivered another thrilling chapter in this season’s Formula 1 championship battle, with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) further solidifying his lead while Ferrari and McLaren continued their fierce rivalry. Below, we break down the latest F1 Drivers’ Standings, key takeaways from the Red Bull Ring, and what’s next in the championship fight.
🏆 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings (After Austrian GP)
View complete standings on F1.com
🏁 Austrian Grand Prix 2025 – Race Result
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:25:34.123
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +4.302s
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – +8.115s
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +12.450s
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) – +15.892s
Fastest Lap: Charles Leclerc – 1:07.456 (Lap 62)
🔍 Key Takeaways from the Austrian GP
✅ Verstappen’s Dominance Continues
- The Dutchman secured his 6th win of 2025, capitalizing on Ferrari’s tire struggles in the final stint.
- Now leads Leclerc by 52 points – his biggest margin this season.
✅ Ferrari’s Mixed Fortunes
- Leclerc pushed Verstappen hard but lost time on Medium tires late in the race.
- Sainz recovered well from P5 on the grid to take 4th.
✅ McLaren’s Consistency Pays Off
- Norris grabbed another podium (his 4th of 2025).
- Piastri finished 6th, keeping McLaren ahead of Mercedes in the Constructors’ standings.
❌ Mercedes’ Woes Deepen
- Russell (P7) and Hamilton (P8) struggled with tire degradation.
- Toto Wolff: “We’re losing too much time in high-speed corners.”
📈 Midfield Highlights
- Alonso (P9) scored crucial points for Aston Martin.
- Tsunoda (P10) secured his 5th points finish of 2025, outperforming teammate Ricciardo again.
🗣️ Driver Reactions
Max Verstappen (Red Bull – 1st)
“The car was on rails today. Ferrari made us work for it, but our strategy was perfect.”
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari – 2nd)
“So close! We needed a better tire call at the end. Still, good points for the championship.”
Lando Norris (McLaren – 3rd)
“Podium again! We’re closing the gap to Ferrari race by race.”
📅 What’s Next? British Grand Prix (July 6, 2025)
- Silverstone could shake up the order with its high-speed corners.
- Mercedes’ big upgrade package expected – can they bounce back?
- Weather Watch: Early forecasts suggest mixed conditions, adding unpredictability.