POINTS PERMUTATIONS: How can McLaren win the 2025 Constructors’ Championship in Singapore?

After missing out on the opportunity to seal the crown in Azerbaijan, McLaren will be looking to secure the Constructors’ Championship at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

With a whopping 12 victories from 17 events, seven 1-2 results and podium finishes at all bar two rounds, McLaren are more than 300 points clear of their nearest rivals heading into the final flyaway phase of the campaign.

Indeed, McLaren’s enviable haul of 623 points so far this year compares to Mercedes’ tally of 290, the 286 scored by Ferrari and the 272 collected by Red Bull.

So, what do McLaren need to do to put the situation to bed at the Marina Bay Street Circuit? We have listed all the key numbers and scenarios below…

How many points are still up for grabs?

Seven rounds remain in the 2025 season, including the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix, meaning a maximum of 346 points can still be scored by teams across the final third.

That’s because there are four standard weekends (43 points available at each) and three Sprint weekends (58 points available at each) on the way between now and the finale.

As it stands, McLaren’s advantage over second-placed Mercedes is 333 points – showing just how much of a mathematic miracle would be required for the lead to change.

How can McLaren win the title in Singapore?

McLaren need just 13 points to confirm the title in Sunday’s race. This means that having one of the squad’s drivers on the podium would therefore seal the championship.

Even if Mercedes scored a 1-2, the fact that 303 points are still up for grabs after Singapore would result in the gap remaining being too large to close.

The Silver Arrows – who overtook Ferrari for P2 in the championship last time out in Azerbaijan – need to outscore McLaren by 31 points to carry the title fight through to Round 19 in Austin.

What about Ferrari’s distant hopes?

Entering into Baku, three teams were still mathematically in contention for the title alongside McLaren – Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull.

However, Red Bull dropped out of the running in Azerbaijan, meaning that the Scuderia are now the only other remaining outfit technically in the fight.

Ferrari would need to outscore McLaren by 35 points to prevent the Woking-based outfit from taking the crown in Singapore.