A Championship Table Reshaped by Monza and Madrid
The 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship has taken clearer shape after back-to-back rounds at Monza and Madrid, with Kimi Antonelli extending his lead at the top while several midfield battles continue to tighten.
Full 2026 Driver Standings After 14 Rounds
- 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 292 points
- 2. George Russell (Mercedes) — 211 points
- 3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 191 points
- 4. Lando Norris (McLaren) — 186 points
- 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 167 points
- 6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 145 points
- 7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 120 points
- 8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 71 points
- 9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) — 59 points
- 10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 41 points
Further Down the Order
Arvid Lindblad sits 11th with 31 points, a strong return covered in our full rookie season breakdown, ahead of Franco Colapinto, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg. Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon sit 16th and 17th respectively, both part of a difficult Williams campaign.
The Championship Battle at the Top
Antonelli’s 81-point lead over Russell headlines the standings, a gap explored in more depth in our latest Antonelli season update and our Mercedes teammate battle breakdown. Behind them, just five points separate Hamilton and Norris in the fight for the final podium spot in the championship.
The Constructors’ Picture
Mercedes leads the constructors’ standings with 503 points, well clear of Ferrari on 358 and McLaren on 306, with Red Bull fourth on 230 points.
Conclusion
With nine rounds remaining, the gaps in the midfield remain tight even as the title picture at the very top looks increasingly settled in Antonelli’s favour heading toward the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.