2025 F1 Championship Standings Shake Up After Monaco GP

Lando Norris closed the gap in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship after a decisive win at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. The McLaren driver converted his pole position into victory, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.

Norris’ performance means he now trails his teammate Piastri by only three points — Norris holds 158 and Piastri leads with 161. Max Verstappen finished fourth in Monaco and remains third in the standings on 136 points, now 25 points behind the leader.

The podium at Monaco saw big names shift places in the battle for points. Charles Leclerc collected 15 points for his second-place effort and now sits fifth in the standings with 79 points.

Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five for Ferrari and has 63 points. George Russell kept his hold on fourth in the championship with a solid weekend, reaching a total of 99 points for Mercedes.

McLaren continues their strong run in the constructors’ race. Norris and Piastri have helped the team reach 319 points after the Monaco round, giving McLaren a lead of 172 points over Mercedes.

The Mercedes pair of Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli have 147, just ahead of Red Bull’s 143 points. Red Bull’s challenge rests on Verstappen’s consistency and Yuki Tsunoda’s support race to race, with Tsunoda sitting on 10 points.

Lower down the standings, several drivers made noticeable gains. Alexander Albon has helped Williams climb to fifth in the teams’ table, with Williams sitting on 54 points.

Esteban Ocon, after his time at Alpine, finds himself with Haas and claimed points with a strong top ten finish in Monaco, bringing his season tally to 20. Other notable entries include Isack Hadjar with 15 points for Racing Bulls, Lance Stroll’s 14 points for Aston Martin, and Carlos Sainz starting to find his footing at Williams with 12 points.

There was drama in the midfield and at the back. George Russell took a penalty following an incident with Albon, but kept his top four spot in the standings. For more details on FIA penalty rulings, you can refer to the official FIA regulations.

Pierre Gasly faced criticism for a collision with Yuki Tsunoda, while Fernando Alonso’s struggles continued as he failed to add to his points tally. Oliver Bearman is under FIA investigation, adding another twist to the weekend’s events.

With several races remaining before the summer break, the championship battles remain wide open. Current form suggests the McLaren teammates could fight for the title all season, with Verstappen not out of contention yet. For deeper insights into Formula 1’s competitive dynamics, check out MIT’s Motorsports Analytics research.

Next stop for Formula 1 is the Spanish Grand Prix on June 1, where another swing in the points could change both the drivers’ and teams’ order again. The season promises plenty of excitement as new winners and surprises appear each weekend. For historical context on Monaco Grand Prix performances, visit Formula 1’s official archive.

John Martinez

John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohio’s Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.