The 2025 Formula 1 title fight is headed to a dramatic conclusion in Abu Dhabi after the Qatar Grand Prix tightened the standings yet again. With Max Verstappen winning in Lusail and Oscar Piastri finishing second, the championship remains wide open — and Lando Norris’ lead has narrowed.
Here is the updated points table after the Qatar GP, with only one race left in the season:
Updated Drivers’ Championship Standings
1. Lando Norris – 408 points
2. Max Verstappen – 396 points
3. Oscar Piastri – 392 points
Norris still leads the championship, but the margin is now just 12 points over Verstappen and 16 over Piastri, meaning three drivers will enter Abu Dhabi with a mathematical chance to win the 2025 world title.
The Abu Dhabi GP will now officially decide the champion, setting up one of the closest season finales in recent F1 history.