Three races in, the championship is genuinely competitive. Let’s break down where things stand.
Drivers’ Championship
| Pos | Driver | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verstappen | 71 | 2 |
| 2 | Norris | 56 | 1 |
| 3 | Piastri | 41 | 0 |
| 4 | Leclerc | 39 | 0 |
| 5 | Hamilton | 31 | 0 |
Max leads by 15 points. That sounds comfortable until you remember that’s barely more than one DNF away from being level.
What history tells us
Looking at the last decade of openings: