McLaren on the Brink: Can They Clinch a Historic 10th Constructors’ Championship in Azerbaijan?
(Published September 15, 2025)
The 2025 Formula 1 season has been a story of McLaren dominance, and history is within reach. The Woking-based team arrives at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 21st with a golden prospect to secure their landmark 10th Constructors’ Championship – a feat they first achieved decades ago.
While the Drivers’ Championship battle between McLaren’s own Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris continues to captivate fans, the team’s overall performance has made the question not if they’ll win the Constructors’ title, but when. Even a recent victory by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix couldn’t derail their momentum. A strong double-podium finish in Monza extended McLaren’s already commanding lead, pushing them further towards the championship prize.
Currently,McLaren boasts a staggering 337-point advantage over second-placed Ferrari with just eight races remaining. Crucially, with only a maximum of 389 points still available this season, and just 346 points up for grabs after the Baku weekend, the mathematical possibility of sealing the deal in Azerbaijan is vrey real.
Here’s a look at the current Constructors’ Championship standings:
| Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 1) McLaren | 617 | – |
| 2) Ferrari | 280 | +337 |
| 3) Mercedes | 260 | +357 |
| 4) Red Bull | 239 | +378 |
This ample lead presents McLaren with their first chance to celebrate a Constructors’ Championship victory at the next event.
So, what exactly needs to happen for McLaren to be crowned champions in Baku?
To clinch the title after the 51-lap race, **McLaren must hold a