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F1 Standings 2025: Champion surges up the table as Ferrari SOAR
The dramatic Austrian Grand Prix resulted in significant movements in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championship standings.
A crash between Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen on lap one took them out of the race, leaving Verstappen trailing 61 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Additionally, Fernando Alonso climbed from 16th to 13th in the drivers’ standings, matching his Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll with 14 points each.
Ferrari surged ahead in the constructors’ championship, overtaking Mercedes to claim the second position, though they still lag far behind McLaren by 207 points.
A rule change for the 2025 season eliminates the fastest lap point, aiming to prevent strategic pit stops solely aimed at securing this bonus point and influencing championship outcomes.
