F1 championship standings: Impact of 2025 Chinese Grand Prix sprint on drivers and constructors

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 22, 2025, 11:40 IST

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The Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai saw notable changes in the drivers' positions on the championship board. Lewis Hamilton's exceptional performance for Scuderia Ferrari earned him a pole position, while Lando Norris led for McLaren. Red Bull's Liam Lawson and Alpine's Jack Doohan faced challenges, impacting their standings.

F1 championship standings: Impact of 2025 Chinese Grand Prix sprint on drivers and constructors (Image Source: Getty)

It’s an exciting weekend in China, as the Chinese Grand Prix has begun in Shanghai, and fans have gathered to cheer up their favorite constructor team. After an unexpected performance at the Formula 1 opening season in Melbourne, the drivers and their respective teams have performed amazingly in the sprint season in China. This has further changed the position of the drivers on the champion board.

Impact Analysis: 2025 Chinese Grand Prix changes the game for the drivers and the constructors

Lewis Hamilton performed mind-blowingly at the Chinese Grand Prix after his poor debut for Scuderia Ferrari at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. He crossed all the limits and gave his best, resulting in a win for the Scuderia Ferrari team. The seven-time world champion could not believe his performance when he was informed about his pole on the champion board.

It was a massive day for Lando Norris of the McLaren F1 racing team as he is leading the champion board. Although it was a narrow escape for Lando Norris all the credit goes to him for his amazing strategy on the racing tracks by sticking to his original lap. The Sprint weekend in Shanghai saw some impressive performances of the drivers and their constructors.

Battle for glory: Sprint weekend at Chinese Grand Prix reshapes the championship standing

The Chinese Grand Prix witnessed drastic changes in the position of the drivers and their teams as compared to the Australian Grand Prix. However, it was still a disappointing weekend for the Red Bull team as Liam Lawson could not manage to secure points for the time. He also made some severe mistakes on the tracks that led to a downfall for himself and his team.
Jack Doohan the racing driver for the Alpine F1 team was spotted facing struggles on the tracks at the sprint weekend as he lost the cars in the initial hurdle. He was slightly ahead of his fellow teammates and was competing with the drivers of the Haas F1.
However, Esteban Ocon of the Haas F1 performed poorly on the tracks leading to no points on the scoreboard. It was a game-changing moment for the Scuderia Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton managed to cross the pole and leave Liam Lawson behind.
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