A blockbuster film based on this year's Formula 1 season would have narrative twists, collisions, and intense wheel-to-wheel action that would make your heart race faster than a qualifying lap, with the underdog emerging victorious in a high-stakes finale!
We're talking about Norris narrowly defeating Verstappen by two points in the Formula 1 Drivers Championship in Abu Dhabi, with Piastri coming in third. McLaren dominated like a papaya colored avalanche, landing on the double podium and winning the Constructors' Championship.
However, instead of jumping ahead to the dramatic conclusion, let's use this page as a quick reference for the entire season.
McLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
The cool headed Australian who has amassed victories like souvenirs finished third with 410 points, while the cheeky Brit with an affinity for pole positions triumphed with an incredible 423 points. Together, they earned 833 Constructors' points, demonstrating that papaya power is more than just a color, it's a mindset. Because of their (usually) flawless coordination, intra team conflict was kept to a minimal, allowing them the focus required to outperform the competition.
Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson
Verstappen, the reigning champion of four prior championships, did not go unnoticed as he won eight games and finished second overall with 421 points. Red Bull's aero genius kept them in the hunt, while McLaren's speed and dependability gremlins forced them to halt their previous championship winning run. In any case, Verstappen's abilities and qualifying performances are unquestionably excellent, poetry on wheels, if you will.
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
A striking combination in the classic Ferrari red that produced somewhat inconsistent outcomes. Leclerc scored 242 points with flawless Monegasque accuracy. In his scarlet debut, Sir Lewis may have adjusted like a pro, but he was only able to score 156 points. They had to settle for a disappointing fifth place in Constructors' their SF-25 soared down straightaways but was a little unsteady in turns. In any case, fans had TV gold to savour thanks to their charm and charisma, which was evident in every red tinted pixel, whether it was through Hamilton's radio tirades or Leclerc's exploits on the final lap.
Mercedes: George Russell and Kimi Antonelli
Russell, often known as Mr. Consistent, gathered 319 driver points and a few strong victories. Antonelli, on the other hand, was an Italian prodigy wonder who made Toto Wolf smile from ear to ear when he emerged with 150 points alongside podium places. Mercedes finished second in the Constructors with 469 points thanks to these fortunate drivers' W16 silver arrow and hard earned skill. During Antonelli's debut season, there were a lot of fireworks as raw talent and German engineering collided.
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll
In the AMR25, Alonso earned 89 team points and 56 driver standing points. Despite Stroll's good wingman role, a mid pack shuffle meant that strategy may have been prioritised over competitiveness. Alonso's unwavering fire and drive may be admirable, but last place in the driver standings is not where you want to be…
Williams: Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
Sainz's slick aggressiveness and Albon's tire whispering talents propelled Williams to a pleasantly surprise fifth place in the team standings with 137 points. With the Ferrari days behind him, Sainz was able to adjust with ease and managed 64 points while scoring important podium finishes with enthusiasm. At 73, Albon scored somewhat higher. We all hoped for a comeback story, and this pair, who were backmarkers and midfield maestros, did wonders for Williams.
Alpine: Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto
Although Colapinto began the year as a reserve driver, he was promoted to a race seat after six rounds, replacing Jack Doohan at the Imola GP in mid may (initially on a five race basis) effectively taking over the seat. Despite occasional flashes of sparkle, the Renault powered vehicle finished last in the team standings with a disappointing 22 points this season due to a lack of consistent performance.
Haas: Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
Although the British rookie Bearman and the seasoned Ocon were able to get enough power out of their Ferrari engines to take a swing at the midfield apple (particularly in qualifying), they ultimately managed 79 team points. Esteban Ocon demonstrated the veteran's minor advantage in consistency and pace in both qualifying and race circumstances by outqualifying Bearman eight times to Bearman's six, and finishing ahead in races nine times to Bearman's five.
(Stake) Kick Sauber: Gabriel Bortoleto and Niko Hulkenberg
Since low points frequently equate to high learning curves, this team's pre 2026 warm up focused more on data than dazzle necessarily. Hulkenberg anchored the C45 with German precision, producing reliable point finishes and even a notable podium at Silverstone. With 70 total Constructor's points, they placed ninth.
Racing Bulls: Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda and youngster Isack Hadjar drove the team's VCARB-02 chassis, powered by a Honda RBPT engine. Hadjar's outstanding results, which included finishing on the podium at the Dutch Grand Prix, highlighted his stellar rookie campaign and made a substantial contribution to the team's comeback. With 92 points and a sixth place ranking, this genuine effort provided them a strong midfield position.
Let’s have a look at some of the standout races from this years memory book
Australian GP Melbourne (16 March 2025)
The season started in Melbourne with clear skies and Lando setting things off to a great start by winning; McLaren proved they had the pace and the ability early on, and Norris gained swift momentum and confidence heading into what would turn out to be a fierce title battle.
Bahrain GP Sakhir (13 April 2025)
Oscar secured the race from pole to flag and it was McLaren's first ever win at Bahrain. Russell may have struggled with mechanical problems but finished second. Lando however came in third after getting a penalty on the grid. Gasly collected Alpine's first points of the season, and rookie Oliver Bearman also made it into the top 10.
Saudi Arabian GP Jeddah (20 April 2025)
A glorious 3rd victory by Piastri that pushed him to the top of the Drivers' Championship standings at this point. He passed Max in Turn 1, when Max cut the turn and got a five second penalty, crossing the line 2.843 seconds ahead. Charles grabbed Ferrari's first podium of the season, and Lando finished fourth after battling his way up from tenth.
Emilia‑Romagna GP Imola (18 May 2025)
Verstappen made an amazing pass around the outside of Piastri on the first lap to grab the lead. In fact, this was his fourth straight win at Imola too. After a tremendous recovery, Norris finished second, with Piastri getting third. Lewis Hamilton came in fourth, which was his highest finish of the season.
Monaco GP Monte Carlo (25 May 2025)
Norris won the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position, which was McLaren's first at the famous street circuit since 2008. He was able to keep both Charles Leclerc and teammate Oscar Piastri, from getting too close. Max Verstappen was in the lead for a short time with a different strategy, but he fell to fourth following a late pit stop.
Spanish GP Barcelona‑Catalunya (01 June 2025)
Piastri won his sixth race of the season from pole position. Hülkenberg had a tremendous race, finishing fifth and pulling Sauber up from last place in the Constructors' standings. However, Max's race ended in controversy after he crashed with George during a safety car restart. Post race he was dealt with a 10 second penalty; dropping him to tenth place but also put him near to a race ban.
Canadian GP Montreal (15 June 2025)
George won decisively from pole position, marking both his and Mercedes' first victory of 2025. Kimi Antonelli became one of the youngest people in history to finish third on his first F1 podium. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris of McLaren collided spectacularly in the last circuits, terminating Norris's race and allowing Piastri to finish fourth, increasing his championship position by 22 points.
British GP Silverstone (06 July 2025)
After Oscar was given a 10 second safety car penalty for sudden braking, Lando took the lead and scored a thrilling home win in irregular, wet dry conditions. Despite this, Piastri came in second, whilst Hülkenberg secured his first ever F1 podium. Verstappen, who had spun earlier, came back to fifth place.
Belgian GP Spa‑Francorchamps (27 July 2025)
In a thrilling wet-to-dry Formula 1 race, Oscar Piastri won for McLaren after passing teammate Lando Norris on the first lap. The race restarted with a rolling start after being postponed for more than an hour because of the intense rain. Charles Leclerc restored Ferrari to the podium in third place, while Norris came in second.
Dutch GP Zandvoort (31 August 2025)
As Norris withdrew late with a power unit problem, Oscar won lights to flag, extending his championship lead to 34 points. Max Verstappen finished second, delighting the home audience, while Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar finished third for his first F1 podium. Ferrari had two DNFs and Mercedes and Williams scored well.
Italian GP Monza (07 September 2025)
Ferraris home track saw record times for fastest lap like 1:20.901 by Norris, with average speeds of 250.706 km/h. Verstappen dominated, winning from pole to flag for the first time since May, finishing over 20 seconds clear of Lando Norris.
Singapore GP Marina Bay (05 October 2025)
George for his second win of the season, led Mercedes to a dominant victory from pole, all while holding off Verstappen and Norris (who was amid internal tensions after making contact with Piastri at the start, resulting in a furious confrontation).
Brazilian GP São Paulo / Interlagos (09 November 2025)
This race was plenty of action, with Oscar Piastri receiving a 10 second penalty for colliding with Leclerc (dropping him to fifth place). Ferrari had a double retirement, but Mercedes rookie Kimi stood out, finishing second and scoring his first ever Formula One podium, whilst Max made a remarkable recovery from the pit lane to come in third.
Las Vegas GP Las Vegas Strip Circuit (22 November 2025)
Verstappen overtook leader Norris early on and remained untouched the entire way. After the race, officials disqualified both McLaren drivers for excessive skid block wear, elevating Russell and Antonelli to second and third place, respectively. This verdict significantly narrowed the championship race, reducing Norris' margin over Verstappen to only 24 points with two races left.
Qatar GP Lusail (30 November 2025)
Max passed both McLarens at the outset and took advantage of McLaren's safety car strategy error by pitting early while Piastri and Norris remained out, Winning with approx 6 seconds to spare. Carlos Sainz completed a noteworthy podium for Williams in third place, and Verstappen's victory placed him within 12 points of Norris going into the final race.
Abu Dhabi GP Yas Marina (07 December 2025)
Despite Max winning and Oscar finishing second, Lando still managed to capture his first F1 World Championship by finishing third in Abu Dhabi, as it was just enough to give him a two point lead in the final standings (423 vs. 421).
Norris became the eleventh British Formula 1 champion, and it was McLaren's first Drivers' championship since 2008.
2025-2026 Formula 1 Betting Odds: McLaren, Verstappen, and Emerging Favorites
During the 2025 season, betting markets greatly valued McLaren drivers. According to Motorsport Week, McLaren had the lowest odds in the Constructors' Championship of roughly 1.83, ahead of Ferrari at 2.37 and Red Bull at 7.00. Lando Norris ranked as the favourite in the Drivers' market at about 2.62, followed by Max Verstappen at 4.33, Charles Leclerc at 5.50, Lewis Hamilton at 6.50, and Oscar Piastri at 8.00. Another site rates Piastri higher at 1.50, Norris at 4.00, and Verstappen at 6.00.
As the year progressed, betting odds became closer. Spreadex had Norris as their obvious championship favourite at 1/7, with Piastri at 6/1 and Verstappen at 14/1. For the final race in Abu Dhabi, DraftKings had Norris at -275, Verstappen at +275, and Piastri at +1400.
In anticipation of the 2026 season, early odds show Max Verstappen as a small favourite at +250, followed by Norris at +275, George Russell at +300, and Piastri further back at +550.
Stake.com allows you to wager on every 2025 event, title winner, fastest laps, podiums, and more with either cash or cryptocurrency. Live betting, several forms (American, decimal, and fractional), and quick payouts are all available on the site making it a top destination for Formula 1 odds and predictions.
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