The 2025 Formula 1 season has been defined by the intense battle at the front of the field, with Lando Norris leading the drivers' championship on 423 points from 7 wins. Haas F1 Team heads the constructors' standings with 79 points.
Red Bull currently sits 3rd in the constructors' championship with 451 points and 8 race wins so far this season. Max Verstappen has been the team's leading performer, sitting 2nd in the drivers' standings on 421 points with 8 victories. Teammate Isack Hadjar is 12th with 51 points.
Max Verstappen brings considerable experience to the Red Bull garage. The The Netherlands driver is a 4-time world champion with 63 career victories, 112 podiums and 40 pole positions to his name.
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The battle with Lando Norris (McLaren Racing) has been a season-long narrative. 2 points separate the two in the standings, with Lando Norris holding the advantage. Lando Norris has 7 wins this season compared to Max Verstappen's 8.
The technical development race remains a central theme of the 2025 season. With the current regulations now in their fourth year, the scope for major aerodynamic gains has narrowed, placing greater emphasis on setup optimisation, tyre management and operational execution on race weekends.
With the championship picture still developing, Red Bull will be looking for Max Verstappen to maintain consistency in the coming rounds. In a season where the margins between the top teams have been razor-thin, every point could prove decisive when the final standings are tallied in Abu Dhabi.