12 stats from a gripping 2025 season so far

The first half of the 2025 F1 season has delivered intense racing, highlighted by incredibly tight margins and a dynamic championship battle. Saudi Arabia saw the smallest pole margin (Verstappen over Piastri by 0.010s), while Hungary featured the closest top-10 qualifying in F1 history. Five drivers from four teams have claimed pole, expanding to seven including Sprint poles (Hamilton, Antonelli). Seven drivers from five teams have reached the podium, including maiden successes for Antonelli and Nico Hülkenberg. All ten teams have scored points, with 19 of 21 drivers on the scoreboard. The McLaren teammates, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, are locked in a fluctuating, nine-point championship fight, underscoring the season's competitiveness.