In the penultimate lap of the Qatar GP, Lando Norris overtook Kimi Antonelli for the fourth spot, meaning the Championship leader finished with 408 points heading into the final race rather than 406 points.

Red Bull respond over Antonelli online abuse for letting Norris take fourth spot, say 'we sincerely regret'

At the time of writing on Monday (Dec 1), McLaren’s Norris leads the standings with 408 points while Verstappen is second with 396 points. Norris’s teammate Piastri is third with 392 points and is also in the race to win the title. 

Formula One title scenarios: Here's all you need to know as Norris, Verstappen & Piastri battle out in Abu Dhabi GP

With a 25-lap limit on tyre stints in place for the high-speed Qatar event due to concerns over wear, which effectively made it a two-stop race, lap seven was conveniently the earliest point in the 57-lap race at which drivers could pit and then complete 2 equal stints of 25 laps to finish.

Explained: McLaren's blunder in Qatar GP that could cost Lando Norris F1 title

Red Bull's Max Verstappen kept the wheels on his quest for a fifth successive crown after pole-sitter Piastri finished second and standings leader Norris came only fourth.

Formula One: Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up grand finale in Abu Dhabi

At the time of writing on Saturday (Nov 29), after the Qatar GP sprint race, Lando Norris leads with 396 points and has two races remaining. Oscar Piastri sits second with 374 points, while third-placed Max Verstappen is on 371 points. 

Explained: Here's how Lando Norris can win Formula One 2025 title in Qatar GP

Four-time champion Max Verstappen came home fourth for Red Bull ahead of team-mate Yuki Tsunoda and teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes.

Formula One: Oscar Piastri keeps title hopes alive with cool victory in Qatar sprint

As things stand, there are only 60 points up for grabs, meaning only the top three have a realistic chance of winning the Formula One 2025 title. No driver outside the top four can win the Formula One title in 2025 as they are mathematically out of the race.

Updated Formula One scenarios: Here's all you need to know as Max Verstappen gets wildcard entry into title race

McLaren are not the first team to fall foul of skid block infringements this season, with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg also disqualified from the Chinese and Bahrain Grands Prix respectively for similar transgressions.

Formula One: McLaren duo Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

After the Las Vegas GP, Lando Norris leads the title race with 408 points and has a maximum of 60 points (25*2 = 50 points for race winner, 1*2 = 2 points for fastest lap, 8 points for sprint race) to play with. 

Formula One scenarios: Here's all you need to know as title race heads for grandstand finish

Red Bull ace Verstappen pounced on a slip by pole-sitter Norris on the first turn of Sin City's street circuit to grab the lead and controlled the race thereafter to claim the 69th Grand Prix win of his career, finishing more than 20 seconds clear.

Formula One: Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris closes on crown

Lando Norris -- who has surged into a 24-point lead in the drivers championship after wins in Brazil and Mexico -- clocked a fastest time of one minute 47.934 seconds in treacherous conditions.

Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole

As things stand, including the Sao Paulo main race, there are four races, including a sprint race in Qatar. Adding extra point to the tally for the fastest race, the remaining four races constitute 112 points (25*4 points + 4 points for fastest lap + 8 points for sprint race).

Can Max Verstappen still retain F1 title ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris? Here's what stats say

Oscar Piastri, who leads Piastri by one point in the drivers’ championship with four Grands Prix remaining, clocked a best lap in one minute and 9.243 in the final seconds of a tense session at a warm Interlagos.

Formula One: Lando Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race

Ong Beng Seng, who is the founder of the Singapore-based organisation Hotel Properties Limited (HPL), has been accused of bribing former minister Subramaniam Iswaran. 

Who is Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, F1 tycoon who pleaded guilty in corruption case?

Miami Grand Prix managing partner Tom Garfinkel said the extension was a huge vote of confidence from F1 in the event and will now continue until 2041. Formula 1 | World | Sports

Formula One extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041 ahead of the latest edition

Sports: The Formula One 2025 season has got off to a great start as the Japanese Grand Prix takes centre stage on Sunday (April 6) at the Suzuka Circuit.

F1, Japanese Grand Prix: When and where to watch Formula One race live on smart TV, mobile app and match details in India, UK, USA

Sports, Formula 1: The Australian GP promises to deliver an electrifying start to the F 1 season as the world’s best drivers take on the iconic Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.

F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025: All you need to know about Formula One season opener - date, time, live streaming

Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles

He won five Grands Prix over 90 starts in Red Bull colours, including a victory at the Monaco GP and a double in Azerbaijan. During the 2024 season, Perez and Red Bull signed a contract extension, tying the pair together until 2026.



Michael Schumacher's family is battling to protect the F1 legend's privacy amid a blackmail trial. The veteran's health remains under wraps after his tragic accident in 2013.



Michael Schumacher's family battling to protect F1 legend's privacy amid blackmail trial: Report

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins final race as McLaren seals first constructors' title in 26 years

Chinese GP to remain in Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030

Formula One: Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinches fourth consecutive world title

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Red Bull respond over Antonelli online abuse for letting Norris take fourth spot, say 'we sincerely regret'

Formula One title scenarios: Here's all you need to know ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Explained: McLaren's blunder in Qatar GP that could cost Lando Norris F1 title

Formula One: Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP to set up grand finale in Abu Dhabi

Explained: Here's how Lando Norris can win Formula One 2025 title in Qatar GP

Formula One: Piastri keeps title hopes alive with cool victory in Qatar sprint

Updated Formula One scenarios: Here's all you need to know after Las Vegas GP

Formula One: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

F1 scenarios: Here's all you need to know as title race heads for crunch finish

F1: Max Verstappen wins Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris closes on F1 crown

Formula One: Championship leader Lando Norris grabs 'stressful' Las Vegas pole

Can Verstappen still retain F1 title ahead of McLaren duo? Here's what stats say

Formula One: Lando Norris grabs pole for Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race

Who is Singapore-based billionaire Ong Beng Seng, F1 tycoon who pleaded guilty in corruption case?

Formula One extends deal to keep Miami GP until 2041 ahead of the latest edition

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F1 Australian Grand Prix 2025: All you need to know about Formula One season opener - date, time, live streaming

Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles

Sergio Perez parts ways with Red Bull after season of struggles

Michael Schumacher's family battling to protect F1 legend's privacy amid blackmail trial: Report

Michael Schumacher's family battling to protect F1 legend's privacy amid blackmail trial: Report

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris wins final race as McLaren seals first constructors' title in 26 years

Chinese GP to remain in Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030

Formula One: Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinches fourth consecutive world title