The excitement of Formula 1 reaches its peak! With three races remaining and three drivers battling for glory, the 2025 Drivers’ Championship promises an unforgettable season finale. After 21 exciting rounds, full of unexpected twists and crucial moments, the battle for the 2025 drivers’ title is about to reach its climax. The competition is more open than ever. Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are the main contenders who will face each other in a triple challenge that will define the championship. Who will take the victory? Here’s a detailed analysis of the exciting title fight and the key factors that could decide the champion.
How are the current positions?
After a perfect weekend in São Paulo, Norris leads with a 24-point advantage over his McLaren teammate, Piastri. Both young drivers are seeking their first F1 crown. Verstappen, the current world champion of Red Bull, is 25 points away. George Russell, from Mercedes, is in fourth place, but his mathematical chances of winning the title are minimal.Who arrives in better shape?
Although Verstappen achieved three victories in four races before the Mexico City Grand Prix, Norris is undoubtedly the driver in the best form currently. After facing difficulties with the McLaren car at the start of the season, Norris has achieved pole position and victory in consecutive races, including a Sprint victory at Interlagos. This has transformed him from hunter to hunted. On the other hand, Piastri’s performance has declined. The Australian driver was the favorite to win his first title after winning the Dutch Grand Prix, which, added to Norris’s retirement, gave him a 34-point lead. However, he has not managed to get to the top of the podium since then, nor has he even achieved a podium finish in the last four races. This situation has spurred Norris, who is now in an advantageous position in the fight for the championship.
When could the title be defined?
In the three remaining races (with 25 points at stake per victory) and one Sprint (eight points), a driver can obtain a maximum of 83 points. After the next race in Las Vegas, there will still be 58 points at stake. This means that Norris, even if his rivals don’t score points on a perfect weekend, will not be able to secure the championship in Las Vegas, as he could only extend his lead to a maximum of 49 points. Therefore, the title could be decided in Qatar, where a driver would need to have an advantage of at least 26 points over the second-placed competitor.For Norris to be crowned champion, he would only need to finish second in the races and the Sprint. Piastri and Verstappen, on the other hand, need the British driver to have problems in one of the races.
Where and when are the remaining races?
LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
Points at stake: 25Full schedule:
- Friday, November 21: Practice 1 00:30-01:30 GMT, Practice 2 04:00-05:00 GMT
- Saturday, November 22: Practice 3 00:30-01:30 GMT. Qualifying: 04:00-05:00 GMT
- Sunday, November 23: Race 04:00 GMT
QATAR GRAND PRIX
Points at stake: 33Full schedule:
- Friday, November 28: Practice 1 13:30-14:30 GMT, Sprint Qualifying 17:30-18:14 GMT
- Saturday, November 29: Sprint 14:00-15:00 GMT, Qualifying 18:00-19:00 GMT
- Sunday, November 30: Race 16:00 GMT
ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
Points at stake: 25Full schedule:
- Friday, December 5: Practice 1 09:30-10:30 GMT, Practice 2 13:00-14:00 GMT
- Saturday, December 6: Practice 3 10:30-11:30 GMT. Qualifying: 14:00-15:00 GMT
- Sunday, December 7: Race 13:00
