McLaren’s Oscar Piastri scored a stunning win at the China GP, with Norris second. Ocon, Russell, and Leclerc also impressed on race day.
Piastri Stars in Shanghai as McLaren dominate Chinese GP
Oscar Piastri delivered a flawless drive at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming his first victory of the season and leading a dominant McLaren one-two finish.
With McLaren now surging up the Constructors’ Championship standings, their odds to win the title have shortened significantly with top sportsbooks.
Piastri, who opened the week at +350 with Nags.bet to win in Shanghai, controlled the race from start to finish. Teammate Lando Norris initially challenged for the lead but struggled with tire wear and ultimately yielded to the team strategy, ensuring Piastri’s path to victory. Norris still held on for second place, while Mercedes’ George Russell claimed the final podium spot after a late charge.
Ferrari rebounded from a nightmare in Melbourne with a double-points finish—Charles Leclerc came home fifth, while Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in sixth. Both drivers executed consistent strategies, though neither had the outright pace to compete for the win.
Haas driver Esteban Ocon was one of the surprise standouts, finishing seventh after a rough outing in Australia.
Meanwhile, rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli impressed again with an eighth-place finish, despite a scrappy final stint. Rounding out the top 10 were Alexander Albon (Williams) and Oliver Bearman (Haas).
Notably, the race ran without a single safety car, meaning teams had to be flawless with their strategy and execution to move up the order.
2025 Chinese Grand Prix – Full Race Results
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:35:48.321
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – +9.748s
- George Russell (Mercedes) – +11.097s
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – +16.656s
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +23.211s
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +25.381s
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – +49.969s
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +53.748s
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – +56.321s
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – +1:01.303
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – +1:07.195
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – +1:10.204
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +1:16.387
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – +1:18.875
- Liam Lawson (Red Bull Racing) – +1:21.147
- Jack Doohan (Alpine) – +1:28.401
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) – 1 Lap
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 1 Lap
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) – 1 Lap
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – DNF (Mechanical Issue)
Biggest Winners – 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri – The Australian sensation was laser-focused all weekend and silenced any doubters with a commanding victory. While many pegged Norris as McLaren’s title hope, Piastri is now firmly in the championship mix.
Esteban Ocon – After a tough opener, Ocon gave Haas fans something to smile about. He delivered a clean, gritty drive to finish P7—well outperforming his +1200 with Nags.bet to crack the top 10 on F1 betting apps.
McLaren – A one-two punch and a tactical masterclass. McLaren has emerged as the team to beat early in 2025, with sportsbooks now tightening their lines for both the team and drivers’ championships.
Biggest Blunders – 2025 F1 Chinese Grand Prix
Red Bull Racing – While Verstappen salvaged fourth, the team made a strategic misstep by pitting him during a slower phase of the race. With their car not quite clicking every weekend, Red Bull is at risk of slipping in both titles.
Rookies – Antonelli and Bearman showed promise, but others like Isack Hadjar, Jack Doohan, and Gabriel Bortoleto were nowhere near the points. Rookie inconsistency continues to shape the midfield battle.
2025 F1 Updated Drivers’ Championship Standings
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 44 pts
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – 36 pts
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 35 pts
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 34 pts
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 18 pts
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 18 pts
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 17 pts
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 12 pts
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 8 pts
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 6 pts
- Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) – 6 pts
- Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) – 3 pts
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1 pt
14–19. Gasly, Sainz, Hadjar, Lawson, Doohan, Bortoleto – 0 pts
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