Formula 1 on fire! Three races remaining, three drivers with aspirations, and a crown at stake in the 2025 Drivers’ Championship.After 21 exciting rounds, the 2025 drivers’ championship heads towards an electrifying finale, and the victory is still up for grabs.
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The Contenders
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen face off in an epic battle, with three decisive Grand Prix ahead. Who will emerge victorious?Here’s an analysis of the exciting championship fight and the key factors that could define the champion.How are the positions?
After a perfect weekend in São Paulo, Norris leads with a 24-point advantage over his McLaren teammate, Piastri, both seeking their first F1 crown.The current world champion, Verstappen, of Red Bull, is 25 points behind.George Russell, from Mercedes, is in fourth position, but his mathematical chances of winning the title are slim.Who arrives in better shape?
While Verstappen won three races out of four before the Mexico City Grand Prix, the answer is clear: Norris.After some difficulties with the McLaren 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 was the favorite after winning the Dutch GP, but he hasn’t 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 has boosted Norris, placing him in a privileged position in the fight for the championship.
When could the title be defined?
In the three remaining races and the Sprint, a driver can obtain a maximum of 83 points (25 points for a win and 8 points in the Sprint). 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, will not be able to secure the championship in Las Vegas, as his maximum advantage would be 49 points.Therefore, the title could be decided in Qatar, where the driver would need an advantage of at least 26 points over the second-placed competitor.Four seconds placed in the races and the Sprint would be enough for Norris to be crowned champion, while Piastri and Verstappen depend on the Briton having problems in some race.
Upcoming races:
LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX
Points at stake: 25Schedules:
- 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
Schedules:
- 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 GMT
- Sunday, November 30: Race 16:00 GMT
Schedules:
- 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
