P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen claimed the most laps led across the 2025 F1 season accolade, despite missing out on the drivers’ title.
The 2025 Formula 1 season saw a tightly contested battle between Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with Verstappen leading 454 laps to Piastri’s 452 laps.
Verstappen’s consistency was evident, and he narrowly outperformed Piastri despite McLaren operating as a two-car team alongside Lando Norris.
Norris contributed 373 laps led to McLaren’s successful season, with the duo combining for 825 laps at the front.
McLaren’s dominance is further highlighted by their constructors’ title win with a significant margin.
Surprisingly, George Russell led 103 laps, showing Mercedes’ occasional strong pace, while Ferrari struggled with only 48 laps led by Charles Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton’s minimal two-lap contribution was unexpected, indicating Ferrari’s challenges and the lack of sustained race leadership machinery.
Kimi Antonelli’s 11 laps led highlighted Mercedes’ potential, and Alex Albon’s single lap showcased Williams’ competitiveness at times.
