2025 F3 Championship Standings after the Austrian GP Sprint Race

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The 2025 FIA F3 Championship continued to deliver high drama and unexpected turns as the Austrian GP Sprint Race at the Red Bull Ring shook up the order in more ways than one. James Wharton claimed a long-overdue maiden victory for ART Grand Prix, making a decisive breakthrough that not only lifted his own campaign but also left a notable impact on the evolving championship narrative. While the win was cause for celebration in the ART garage, the real storyline unfolded behind the Australian, where championship rivals traded points, positions, and momentum.

Câmara clings to lead amid tough outing

At the very front of the standings, Rafael Câmara remains in control. The Trident driver extended his championship lead by two points, moving from 105 to 107, despite a difficult outing in which he struggled for pace and ultimately fell to tenth in the Sprint. His performance allowed his closest challenger, Nikola Tsolov, to reduce the gap marginally after the Bulgarian moved from 79 to 87 points thanks to a revised third-place finish following Ugo Ugochukwu’s post-race penalty. Tsolov’s pace has been impressive all weekend, and he will be eyeing further gains in Sunday’s Feature Race with pole position already secured.

Tramnitz and Giusti gain ground

Meanwhile, Tim Tramnitz also gained ground, rising to 75 points following a points-scoring drive that places him just 12 adrift of Câmara. With consistent form and growing confidence, the MP Motorsport driver continues to position himself as a realistic contender for the crown.

Further down the order, Alessandro Giusti’s runner-up finish in the Sprint elevated him to fifth in the standings, displacing Tuukka Taponen, whose involvement in an early race incident saw him retire from the Sprint and remain on 51 points. Giusti now stands on 54, marking a significant step forward in his campaign as he aims to reinsert himself into the title conversation.

Boya, Stenshorne, and Inthraphuvasak impress

Elsewhere, several midfield drivers made strides of their own. Charlie Wurz’s misfortune following contact with Brando Badoer dashed any hopes of a podium on home soil, but other drivers capitalised. Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak had his strongest showing of the season to date, scoring enough to leap from 13 to 22 points and climbing to 14th in the standings.

Similarly, Mari Boya and Martinius Stenshorne now find themselves tied on 42 points, both continuing their steady accumulation of results just outside the championship’s upper tier. Their consistent efforts continue to keep them in touch with the top ten.

Wharton climbs; PREMA’s pain persists

Notably, Wharton’s win vaulted him from a mere three points to 13, lifting him to 18th in the championship. While the title may be out of reach, the result provides vital momentum for both driver and team heading into the second half of the season.

In contrast, Ugo Ugochukwu endured heartbreak after initially crossing the line in third before a time penalty dropped him to 16th. PREMA Racing’s struggles persist, with all three of its drivers yet to deliver a sustained challenge or establish a consistent points-scoring presence in the standings.

Penalties reshape the order

Penalties further altered the landscape. Christian Ho received a grid drop for the Feature Race after causing the collision that ended Tuukka Taponen’s race, while James Hedley was disqualified for a breach of parc fermé regulations. Although Hedley had finished outside the points, the incident highlighted the unforgiving nature of the rulebook in F3’s tightly regulated environment.

Looking ahead: Tsolov in prime position

As the paddock looks ahead to Sunday’s Feature Race, the battle lines are clearly drawn. Câmara leads, but with a surging Tsolov on pole and a highly competitive field behind, the championship remains anything but decided. With each race producing new contenders and shifting dynamics, consistency may ultimately prove more valuable than occasional brilliance.