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McLaren Poised to Seal Constructors’ Title in Singapore as Verstappen Finds Pace

A podium finish or 13 points would secure back-to-back championships for McLaren at Marina Bay.

Aerial view of Marina Bay, Singapore, 2024
Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris come together in the pitlane. Image: XPB Images
Singapore Grand Prix, 2024
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 25: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari walks in the paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 25, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Overview

  • McLaren lead the standings on 623 points and can clinch the title if they score at least 13 points, with Mercedes and Ferrari needing big outscoring margins to delay the coronation.
  • Oscar Piastri tops the drivers’ standings on 324 points ahead of Lando Norris on 299 and Max Verstappen on 255 entering the weekend.
  • Friday practice was disrupted by two red flags after crashes for George Russell and Liam Lawson, with Fernando Alonso fastest in FP1 and Piastri leading a chaotic FP2.
  • Ferrari were fined €10,000 for an unsafe pit release that pushed Norris into the pit wall, and Charles Leclerc received no further penalty.
  • Red Bull’s new front wing delivered improved pace as Verstappen finished third in both sessions, while the FIA summoned his RB21 for a routine car-display check at the circuit.