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Many F1 fans doubt McLaren will achieve the milestone of scoring 1,000 points in a single season, but they are predicted to surpass Red Bull’s record.
As the season prepares to restart with the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren holds a commanding lead of 299 points over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship standings.
McLaren currently has 559 points compared to Ferrari’s 260, positioning them well to clinch the championship in the best-case scenario during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Although there are still 475 points available in the remaining 10 races, including sprints, McLaren could potentially reach a total of 1,034 points this season – a feat no team has accomplished before.
Despite fan skepticism, McLaren is on track to surpass Red Bull’s record of 860 points from 2023, needing 302 more points to do so in the 2025 season.
It’s worth noting that while the 2023 season comprised 22 races, the 2025 season features 24 races, offering more opportunities for points accumulation.
Furthermore, Red Bull had the chance to earn bonus points for the fastest lap in 2023, which nearly equated to a full race’s worth of points, contributing to their record-breaking season.
