Mercedes has officially overtaken Ferrari to snatch the number 2 spot in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship 2025, so if you thought the race for glory was already over, think again. The rivalry just lit a fresh fuse, and the silver arrows charged past the prancing horse in a move nobody wanted to miss.
The Points Swing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the championship leaderboard reads like the script to a blockbuster: McLaren leads with a monstrous 623 points, but here’s where the plot thickens: Mercedes now sits at 290, a nose ahead of Ferrari’s 286. Four points might sound tiny, but in F1, that’s the difference between a podium and anonymity.
Things weren’t always this close. Just two races back, Ferrari seemed secure in second, banking on consistent performances from Leclerc and Hamilton. Mercedes had other plans; Russell and rookie Antonelli squeezed every ounce out of a car that many said was only good for podium crumbs. Surprise! The Silver Arrows struck when Ferrari’s pace dropped, and suddenly, the championship calculators started giving everyone a fresh headache.
How Did Mercedes Do It?
Let’s be honest: George Russell has been driving like he’s auditioning for superhero status. Add Antonelli’s quietly ruthless points hauls, and you get a team that treats every pit stop like a leap year event. Strategic gambits, think undercuts, gutsy tyre calls, and synchronised overtakes became Mercedes’ bread and butter, especially with Ferrari missing out on double points at pivotal moments. When the chips were down, Mercedes grabbed them and cashed out, leaving Ferrari fans gasping for air.
Ferrari’s Stumble or Mercedes’ Magic?
Did Ferrari slip, or did Mercedes just rocket past? A bit of both. Lewis Hamilton struggled for grip in Baku, and Leclerc’s midfield battles ate up crucial seconds. Meanwhile, Russell danced around yellow flags like they were party streamers, and Antonelli (the headlines usually miss his name) quietly bagged another top-5 finish. That’s F1 in 2025, unpredictable, relentless, and never forgiving.
What Happens Next?
Ferrari isn’t just going to watch. Expect aggressive upgrades and tactical shakeups. Mercedes knows the game isn’t over; there’s more pace to find, more hearts to break. The gap between them? Just four points. That means every qualifying session, every fastest lap, and every piece of rubber on the tarmac could turn the tide. Do not blink.
Also read: Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025: Full Recap And Results
