Mercedes Runs Away With It
The 2026 constructors’ championship has quickly become a story of one dominant team and a chase behind it. Mercedes sits atop the standings with 425 points after 12 rounds, an 87-point advantage over second-placed Ferrari.
The Battle for Second
- Ferrari — 338 points, second overall
- McLaren — 263 points, third and still fighting
- Red Bull — 186 points, a distant fourth
Ferrari’s advantage over McLaren has fluctuated through the season, with both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc needing more consistency to hold off a McLaren squad built around Lando Norris’s recent form.
The Midfield Fight
- Racing Bulls — 66 points, fifth
- Alpine — closely behind in sixth
Every point matters in this bracket, where driver call-ups and injury cover have already shuffled results more than once this season.
Why Mercedes Has Pulled Clear
Mercedes’ advantage stems from a genuinely dominant car combined with two drivers, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, both regularly finishing inside the top four. That combination has been difficult for any rival to match across a full season, especially with Aston Martin and Williams still adapting to 2026’s new regulations.
What Could Change Things
Constructors’ points come from both drivers on a team, so a single strong weekend from a chasing squad’s second driver can close gaps quickly. With 489 constructors’ points still available, Ferrari and McLaren both retain a mathematical path to closing the deficit, even if catching Mercedes outright looks unlikely.
Conclusion
Mercedes’ 2026 constructors’ campaign has been about as dominant as it gets, but the fight for the remaining podium positions in the standings remains genuinely competitive heading into the season’s final third.