P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 world championship points standings after 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri’s lead in the F1 drivers’ championship has been reduced to 25 points with seven rounds remaining in the season.
Piastri’s first DNF of the 2025 F1 season occurred, decreasing his lead in the championship with eight races left. It has been a challenging weekend for Piastri, culminating in a crash during the race after starting in ninth place.
Lando Norris finished in seventh place in a lackluster performance, contributing to the dwindling gap in points with seven races on the horizon.
Max Verstappen’s victory at the recent race brought him within 69 points of the leader, securing his fourth win of the season. Red Bull’s strong performance has positioned them back in contention with Mercedes and Ferrari in the constructors’ championship.
McLaren fell short of clinching the constructors’ championship after Piastri’s misfortune at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but they are expected to secure the title at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes has surpassed Ferrari in the race for second place in the constructors’ championship, with Red Bull also making significant strides in the standings.
