Round 3 F1 team power rankings: McLaren fail to capitalise as chasing teams continue to squabble

The dream of a perfect season by McLaren ended in Suzuka, and perhaps they only have themselves to blame for it. Behind them though, things are certainly tight and interesting when it comes to the power rankings.

Before we go through them, the usual disclaimer. You know the drill, these are all subjective and based mainly on my (incredibly smart) opinion mixed with form and on-track results, meaning it is a generally subjective list that holds no real weight except for the large basis of fact I like to think I can generate.

So with that in mind, let’s get to the rankings!

10. Kick Sauber (-)

They’ll be thanking their lucky stars they got those points in Australia, because since then they have sadly looked nowhere near repeating that performance. A lot of work to be done to move forward.

9. Alpine (-)

An early vote for most disappointing team of the season so far? After looking a chance to be the fifth best team heading into the year, they have yet to deliver on that performance and currently are languishing at the bottom of the Championship with zero points. Things need to change fast.

8. Aston Martin (-)

Aston just continue to be in no-man’s land. There is very little pace, and both Alonso and Stroll are only able to do so much with that car. Adrian Newey can’t come soon enough.

7. Haas (-1)

One driver is doing great for them, while the other is struggling. Put it down to one weekend sure, but it adds to the very higgledy piggledy season that Haas has had so far in 2025.

6. Williams (+1)

If Carlos can find his pace and form, Williams will be much higher on this list. Right now though, it’s all down to Albon and his strong start to the year.

5. Racing Bulls (-)

Take a bow Isack Hadjar. You were the one driver of the four Red Bull drivers just doing your thing and staying out of the news, and you were the one who got points besides your Dutch superstar. Maybe it’s time to flick him a quick promotion Helmut? Wouldn’t be the strangest thing you’ve ever done.

4. Red Bull (-)

Another team where it’s all down to one man. Max Verstappen shone and dominated, while new signing Yuki Tsunoda fell into the second seat trap. Here’s hoping that trap will be fixed soon.

3. Ferrari (-1)

Oh boy, it’s going to be another long season right? Three races and nothing to show for it. At least Charles Leclerc is doing what he can, and Lewis Hamilton is also finding his feet and bringing points. Hopefully there can be more to come soon.

2. Mercedes (+1)

A first race without a podium in 2025 for the team but still a solid race by both drivers to net important points in the Championship.

1. McLaren (-)

A win that perhaps was thrown away, but when you get the best possible result after losing a victory, you still can be somewhat satisfied with your weekend.

What do you think of this list? Which order would you currently rank the teams in? Let me know your thoughts below!