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F1 Standings 2025: Mercedes comeback asks questions over Lewis Hamilton Ferrari regret
Mercedes F1 team’s strong performance at the Canadian Grand Prix has pushed them up to second place in the constructors’ championship, sparking speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured a double podium finish, with Russell winning his first race of the season and Antonelli becoming the third-youngest podium finisher in F1 history. Mercedes has surpassed Ferrari in the standings, with Ferrari facing setbacks compared to their 2024 performance. Hamilton’s distant sixth-place finish raises concerns, with him now trailing teammate Charles Leclerc by 25 points in the drivers’ standings. Additionally, the removal of the fastest lap point rule for the 2025 season has been highlighted as a significant change in F1 regulations.
