In a stunning conclusion to the 2025 Formula One season, Kimi Antonelli has been crowned world champion, becoming the youngest driver ever to claim the title. The Italian sensation amassed 380 points, finishing a massive 119 points ahead of his closest rival, Max Verstappen.

A Season of Dominance

Antonelli's championship victory is the culmination of a remarkable debut season with Mercedes, where he consistently outperformed his more experienced competitors. His teammate, George Russell, finished fourth with 250 points, highlighting the team's overall strength.

Verstappen, the four-time champion, had to settle for second place with 261 points, while Lewis Hamilton, in his final season with Mercedes before his switch to Ferrari, ended third with 259 points. The battle for third was intense, with Hamilton edging out Russell by just nine points.

Constructors' Championship: Mercedes Back on Top

Mercedes' dominance was further underscored by their constructors' championship victory with 630 points, a staggering 126 points ahead of Ferrari. The Italian team, which saw Charles Leclerc finish fifth in the drivers' standings, had to console themselves with second place overall.

Red Bull Racing, the team that has dominated the sport for the past few years, finished third with 382 points, a disappointing season by their high standards. McLaren, who showed strong pace at times, ended fourth with 365 points.

Midfield Battles and Rising Stars

The midfield provided plenty of excitement, with Lando Norris finishing sixth with 221 points, just ahead of Oscar Piastri in seventh. Isack Hadjar impressed in eighth with 107 points, while Liam Lawson continued to show promise with 83 points.

Pierre Gasly rounded out the top ten with 42 points, and rookie Arvid Lindblad scored 38 points in his debut season, marking him as one to watch for the future.

Full Standings

Here are the final standings for the 2025 Formula One World Championship:

In the constructors' championship, Mercedes claimed the top spot with 630 points, followed by Ferrari (504), Red Bull (382), McLaren (365), Racing Bulls (108), Alpine (69), Haas (31), Audi (27), Williams (12), and Aston Martin (7).

Antonelli's triumph marks the beginning of a new era in Formula One, and fans around the world are already eagerly anticipating the 2026 season, where the young champion will undoubtedly face fierce competition from his rivals.