McLaren have a clear opportunity to secure the 2025 Constructors’ Championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, following a less than ideal performance in Azerbaijan. The team aims to capitalize on this floodlit street race to extend their dominant lead and edge closer to confirming their title.
Although McLaren fell short of clinching their historic tenth teams’ championship with seven races still remaining at Baku, the defending champions remain on course to definitively claim the 2025 crown. The Singapore GP offers a chance to match Red Bull’s 2023 record of securing the championship with six races to spare.
What McLaren Must Do to Seal the Title in Singapore
After the events in Baku, McLaren’s lead in the Constructors’ standings has been slightly reduced, but it remains commanding at 333 points. Mercedes has surpassed Ferrari for second place, with both teams still mathematically capable of challenging McLaren.
Red Bull, positioned fourth, has fallen out of championship contention after consecutive wins brought them closer to second place, but they lag 351 points behind McLaren, with only 346 points still available this season.
Points Remaining and Scenarios for Championship Victory
Following the Singapore Grand Prix, only 303 points remain up for grabs across six races and three sprint events. This means McLaren will clinch the championship if their lead reaches 303 points or more by the Singapore GP’s conclusion.
Mercedes and Ferrari must narrow the gap to 301 points or less to keep their chances alive, delaying McLaren’s championship win to at least the United States Grand Prix on October 19. For Mercedes to remain mathematically in the hunt, they need to outscore McLaren by at least 31 points at Singapore; Ferrari must outscore McLaren by 35 points.
Should Mercedes achieve a one-two finish worth 43 points, McLaren would require only 13 points from their drivers combined to secure the title. More simply, a third-place finish (earning 15 points) by just one McLaren driver would ensure the team’s championship success, regardless of how many points Mercedes or Ferrari accumulate.
F1 Records McLaren Could Target as the Season Progresses
McLaren’s strong form in 2025 opens the door to challenging several notable Formula 1 records held by recent dominant teams.
Most points in a single season: Red Bull set the benchmark with 860 points in 2023, while McLaren currently have 623 points. Since the summer break, McLaren have faced some setbacks, including more retirements than race wins, reducing their average points per weekend to 36.4. To surpass Red Bull’s record, McLaren will need to improve their consistency over the remaining races, where Red Bull averaged 39.09 points per round over 22 events.
Biggest winning margin in the Constructors’ Championship: Red Bull’s 2023 winning margin was 451 points. McLaren currently lead by 333 points and have the opportunity to break this record, helped by the longer 2025 season that includes two extra races. Achieving this will require sustained podium finishes from both McLaren drivers.
Most podium finishes in a season: Mercedes holds the record of 33 podiums set in 2016; McLaren has earned 27 so far in 2025. With 14 podium opportunities remaining, the team need just seven more to surpass this milestone, a likely achievement given their current strength.
Most fastest race laps in a season: Ferrari’s 2004 record stands at 14 fastest laps; McLaren’s tally currently rests at 11. Although fastest laps no longer yield bonus points, they remain a notable measure of race pace, with McLaren’s cars responsible for roughly 65% of the fastest laps this season.
Most race victories in one season for McLaren: Their highest total is 15 wins achieved in 1988 across 16 races. Presently, McLaren have secured 12 wins in 2025, and may set a new team record if they capture four more victories in the final seven rounds.
Scheduled Events and Broadcast Information for the Singapore GP
The Singapore Grand Prix weekend spans four days, beginning with the drivers’ press conference and media engagements on Thursday. Friday sees practice sessions for the F1 Academy and the Singapore GP itself, alongside team principals’ press events.
Saturday features further practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and race preparation, culminating with the deciding qualifying session broadcast live. On Sunday, the action culminates with the F1 Academy races followed by the main Grand Prix, held under the iconic lights of Singapore’s street circuit.
The 2025 Singapore GP will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 and is also available to stream through NOW on a no-contract basis, enabling fans to follow the title battle unfold in real time.
The Larger Significance of Singapore GP for McLaren and Oscar Piastri
The Singapore Grand Prix represents more than just another race for McLaren; it is a pivotal moment in their 2025 campaign. Securing the Constructors’ Championship here would underscore their dominance and allow the team to chase individual race records with confidence.
Oscar Piastri, as one of McLaren’s lead drivers, plays an essential role in this pursuit. His performances on this unique street circuit, demanding precision and composure under night conditions, can contribute crucial points to push McLaren toward sealing the title early.
With the combination of team strength, driver skill, and historic opportunity, McLaren’s success at Singapore has the potential to reshape the competitive landscape this season and set new standards for future campaigns.
