The McLaren team was declared the 2025 Formula 1 constructors’ world champion after the Singapore Grand Prix, held this Sunday (5). The British outfit, based in Woking, secured the title with six races still to go, thanks to the results from drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. This achievement marks the team’s second consecutive title, bringing their all-time total to ten trophies and overtaking Williams for second place.
The feat happened as McLaren scored 27 points in Singapore, with Norris in third and Piastri in fourth, widening the gap to 325 points over Mercedes, the current runner-up. There are 303 points left in the final stages, including three sprint races. The team’s superiority was clear throughout the year, with 12 wins and seven one-two finishes in the first 18 races.
This victory solidifies McLaren as the benchmark in the category after years of rebuilding. CEO Zak Brown highlighted the collective effort in a post-race statement.
What a team 🧡#McLaren | #SingaporeGP 🧡 pic.twitter.com/sbVRT9I7fa
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) October 5, 2025
Dominant performance in Singapore
The race in Singapore marked the decisive moment for McLaren. Norris and Piastri held solid positions over the 62 laps, without direct threats to the lead.
Pit stop strategy was executed with precision, allowing the drivers to rack up extra points. This performance reinforced the team’s consistency throughout the season.
McLaren’s title history
McLaren has accumulated ten constructors’ titles since its founding in 1966. The first came in 1974, with Emerson Fittipaldi behind the wheel. From 1988 to 1991, the team won four straight world championships, a record at the time. After a 26-year drought, the return in 2024 and now 2025 signals a renewed era of dominance.
The ten trophies include wins from eras marked by technical innovations, such as Honda engines in the 80s. This collection positions McLaren as one of the most traditional teams in F1.
The trajectory reflects constant adaptations to rules and rivals, keeping it competitive for nearly six decades.
Comparison with rivals in the champions list
Ferrari leads with 16 titles, ahead of McLaren now with ten. Williams drops to third with nine wins, while Mercedes has eight.
- Red Bull: 6 titles
- Lotus: 7 titles
- Cooper and Brabham: 2 each
- Others, like Renault and Benetton: 2 and 1, respectively
This hierarchy highlights McLaren’s longevity as the second oldest team still active. Newer teams like Red Bull show higher success rates in less time.
The list reflects distinct eras, from the 50s to the current hybrids. McLaren balances volume and persistence in this tally.
General team statistics
McLaren has contested 988 Grands Prix to date. Its record includes 201 wins, with 56 one-two finishes logged. In total, the team tallies 552 podiums and 173 poles. Beyond the ten constructors’ titles, there are 13 drivers’ championships, like those of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost.
These figures place McLaren among F1’s elite. The 2025 win adds weight to these accumulated stats.
Statements from technical leadership
Zak Brown, McLaren’s CEO, emphasized everyone’s role in the victory. He mentioned Andrea Stella’s leadership and shareholder support as key to the back-to-back title. Andrea Stella, team principal, thanked the crew for their dedication. He spotlighted the factory and track work that led to this comfortable margin.
These remarks came right after the race, amid restrained celebrations due to focus on remaining stages.
Legacy and total numbers
Founded by Bruce McLaren, the British team evolved from challenger to multi-champion powerhouse, adapting to generations of F1 technology. Its ten constructors’ titles, plus 13 drivers’, total 23 top honors, a feat sustaining its relevance over nearly 60 years. The 201 wins and 552 podiums illustrate not just speed but consistent strategy, especially in one-two finishes marking successful driver pairings.
This numerical foundation, updated with the 2025 trophy, reinforces McLaren’s status as a category pillar, influencing designs and rivals to this day, while laying groundwork for future defenses in an expanded calendar.
Future of remaining stages
Six races remain to settle table details. McLaren can maximize points in sprints to break records. Drivers focus on consistency to support the drivers’ title. The team monitors rival technical updates.
