McLaren speeding ahead of chasing pack
Sep 21, Baku

Dominant force McLaren are on the verge of their second
successive constructors’ crown – with another one-two finish
in Azerbaijan guaranteed to emphatically secure the team title


CONSTRUCTORS’ RECORDS SET TO FALL

McLaren are in pole position to obliterate several records in
last eight races of the season, with maximum 389pts remaining

McLaren, 617pts 	Ferrari, 280 	Mercedes, 260	Red Bull, 239

Most points in single season: 860
(Red Bull, 2023 – 22 races)

McLaren average 38.6pts per race – could
break 900pts barrier in 24-race season

Biggest championship-winning
points margin: 451 (Red Bull, 2023)

McLaren currently hold
337pt lead over rivals Ferrari

Most podiums in single season: 33
(Mercedes, 2016)

McLaren have 27 podium places in
16 races – missing out only in Canada

Most fastest laps in single season: 14
(Ferrari, 2004)

McLaren have 11 fastest laps to date


Lando Norris (left) and
Oscar Piastri celebrate 200th
race win for McLaren in Hungary


BEHIND THE WHEEL
Azerbaijan 2024 result: Top 6 places

1 Oscar Piastri		McLaren
2 Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
3 George Russell	Mercedes
4 Lando Norris		McLaren
5 Max Verstappen	Red Bull
6 Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin


2025 driver standings

1 Oscar Piastri	324pts
2 Lando Norris	293pts


17 SEP 21: Azerbaijan
BAKU CITY
CIRCUIT
Timing
sector
1 2 3
DRS
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Distance: 51 laps – 306.049km


Sources: FIA, Forix, Autosport 
Picture: Getty Images DRS
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