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Mint
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
F1 standings After Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: McLaren's Oscar Piastri maintains lead in top 10
The 2025 Formula 1 season has reached a thrilling midpoint following the Hungarian Grand Prix, with intense battles in both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. While Oscar Piastri has extended his lead, McLaren's dominance continues to shape the season. On the other hand, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull are fighting for supremacy. McLaren's Oscar Piastri is holding a slim lead over teammate Lando Norris. The Australian driver, with 284 points, maintained his position at the top after finishing second in Hungary, adding to his six wins and 11 podiums this season. Norris clinched a dramatic victory at the Hungaroring and reached 275 points, narrowing the gap to just nine points. Max Verstappen of Red Bull sits third with 187 points, struggling to keep pace with the McLaren duo. Despite two wins and five podiums, Verstappen's third-place deficit widened after finishing fifth in Hungary. George Russell (Mercedes) holds fourth with 172 points, impacted by a third-place finish in Budapest. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, despite a pole position, slipped to fifth with 151 points after a disappointing fourth-place result due to a five-second penalty. 1. Oscar Piastri – 284 points, 6 wins, 11 podiums 2. Lando Norris – 275 points, 4 wins, 11 podiums 3. Max Verstappen – 187 points, 2 wins, 5 podiums 4. George Russell – 172 points, 1 win, 5 podiums 5. Charles Leclerc – 151 points, 0 wins, 5 podiums 6. Lewis Hamilton – 109 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums 7. Kimi Antonelli – 64 points, 0 wins, 1 podium 8. Alex Albon – 54 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums 9. Nico Hulkenberg – 37 points, 0 wins, 1 podium 10. Esteban Ocon – 27 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums In the Constructors' Championship, McLaren continues to run away with the lead, amassing 559 points after an impactful 1-2 finish in Hungary. Their 299-point advantage over second-placed Ferrari (260 points) highlights their consistency and strategic dominance. Ferrari, despite high hopes with Leclerc's pole, faltered in Budapest, losing ground to Mercedes, who now sit third with 236 points. The Silver Arrows are closing in, due to Russell's podium and Antonelli's contributions. 6. Aston Martin – 52 points 7. Kick Sauber – 51 points 8. Racing Bulls – 45 points
Mint
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Mint
F1 top 10 standings After Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: McLaren's Oscar Piastri maintains lead
The 2025 Formula 1 season has reached a thrilling midpoint following the Hungarian Grand Prix, with intense battles in both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. While Oscar Piastri has extended his lead, McLaren's dominance continues to shape the season. On the other hand, Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull are fighting for supremacy. McLaren's Oscar Piastri is holding a slim lead over teammate Lando Norris. The Australian driver, with 284 points, maintained his position at the top after finishing second in Hungary, adding to his six wins and 11 podiums this season. Norris clinched a dramatic victory at the Hungaroring and reached 275 points, narrowing the gap to just nine points. Max Verstappen of Red Bull sits third with 187 points, struggling to keep pace with the McLaren duo. Despite two wins and five podiums, Verstappen's third-place deficit widened after finishing fifth in Hungary. George Russell (Mercedes) holds fourth with 172 points, impacted by a third-place finish in Budapest. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, despite a pole position, slipped to fifth with 151 points after a disappointing fourth-place result due to a five-second penalty. 1. Oscar Piastri – 284 points, 6 wins, 11 podiums 2. Lando Norris – 275 points, 4 wins, 11 podiums 3. Max Verstappen – 187 points, 2 wins, 5 podiums 4. George Russell – 172 points, 1 win, 5 podiums 5. Charles Leclerc – 151 points, 0 wins, 5 podiums 6. Lewis Hamilton – 109 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums 7. Kimi Antonelli – 64 points, 0 wins, 1 podium 8. Alex Albon – 54 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums 9. Nico Hulkenberg – 37 points, 0 wins, 1 podium 10. Esteban Ocon – 27 points, 0 wins, 0 podiums In the Constructors' Championship, McLaren continues to run away with the lead, amassing 559 points after an impactful 1-2 finish in Hungary. Their 299-point advantage over second-placed Ferrari (260 points) highlights their consistency and strategic dominance. Ferrari, despite high hopes with Leclerc's pole, faltered in Budapest, losing ground to Mercedes, who now sit third with 236 points. The Silver Arrows are closing in, due to Russell's podium and Antonelli's contributions. 6. Aston Martin – 52 points 7. Kick Sauber – 51 points 8. Racing Bulls – 45 points As Formula 1 heads into the summer break, the stage is set for a highly anticipated second half of the 2025 season. The Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, scheduled for late August, will be the next battleground. With only nine points separating Piastri and Norris, and McLaren's commanding lead in the Constructors' Championship, the fight for both titles will be something to watch for.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
London ePrix Free Practice 1 – Season 11 at ExCeL Circuit
/ Jul 26, 2025, 01:20PM IST The London ePrix FP1 session—that's Round 15 of Formula E Season 11, held at the iconic ExCeL Circuit in London. It was such a thrill to see Pascal Wehrlein top the session in his Porsche, clocking a blistering 1:08.026—a full two seconds faster than last year's benchmark. Jake Dennis (Andretti) was right behind him in second, with Jaguar's Nick Cassidy in third .The pace was noticeably quicker compared to 2024, and there was even a scary pause when Lucas di Grassi's Lola‑Yamaha slowed mid‑lap and brought out the red flags. It felt electric seeing the grid push harder than ever, and the mix of indoor and outdoor sections at ExCeL added visual drama and unpredictability. Clearly this finale weekend has momentum, even though the Drivers' title had already been decided in Berlin—this still feels like chance to win the Teams' and Manufacturers' Championship for Porsche. For longtime fans, it's a homecoming of spectacular speed and strategy.
First Post
12-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull, Verstappen the Real Reason?
Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull, Verstappen the Real Reason? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani Christian Horner Sacked by Red Bull, Verstappen the Real Reason? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani | N18G In a shocking move, Red Bull have SACKED team principal Christian Horner after nearly two decades at the helm. The mastermind behind the team's dominance with Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen is gone — without an explanation. But is this really about performance or pressure from the Verstappen camp? With Red Bull falling behind in both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships, and tensions boiling over after the recent scandal, Rupha Ramani breaks down the power play that may have pushed Horner out — and why this might be a desperate move to keep Verstappen from jumping ship to Mercedes. Did Red Bull choose glory over loyalty and was Horner a scapegoat to save Max? See More
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Christian Horner dumped by Red Bull in F1 shocker
Eric Bolte-Imagn Images A new chapter begins in F1 history with the news this morning that Christian Horner has left his position as CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing. Horner was fired from his position as CEO and Team Principal of Red Bull Racing after a successful two-decade tenure. The leadership of Red Bull Racing will now fall to Laurent Mekies, who previously ran the team at Racing Bulls. Under Horner's leadership since 2005, Red Bull has evolved into a dominant force, winning six Constructors' Championships and eight Drivers' titles. Despite the success Christian Horner helped lead at Red Bull, his tenure has been marred by controversy lately. An internal investigation cleared Horner of sexual harassment and coercive behavior allegations in 2024, but the leak of illicit, supposedly texted and imaged material certainly didn't sit well with Red Bull leadership. Red Bull's new engine partner, Ford, expressed its disappointment through two statements regarding the handling of the allegations and the insufficient level of transparency. The organization experienced internal conflicts, which led to the departure of essential staff members, including Adrian Newey. Advertisement Related: Max Verstappen and Red Bull in crisis as champion eyes exit Team's 2-year decline helped hasten Christian Horner's departure Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images What ultimately led to Christian Horner's departure was the faltering performance of Red Bull on the circuit. The team won 21 out of 22 Grand Prix during 2023, won 9 in 2024 and has achieved only two victories this season. The Constructors' standings now show McLaren in the lead position by a significant margin, indicating that Red Bull Racing faces a major strategic challenge. In addition to Horner's firing and performance issues, the team is also dealing with the distinct possibility that its top driver, Max Verstappen, could exercise an out clause in his contract after this season. Verstappen has been very public about his disappointment with the car this year and has seen his performance suffer over the past two races. Rumors of a jump to Mercedes have been hot recently, and early this season, so too were talks of the four-time F1 world champion. Advertisement Christian Horner being fired is just the first step of many in what looks to be a season of change for the once mighty and proud Red Bull Racing F1 team. Read More: F1 EARTHQUAKE: Max Verstappen's Red Bull Exit Looms with 'Astronomical' Price Tag as Mercedes Goes All In Related Headlines
