A Rookie Leads With 11 Rounds Remaining
After 12 of 23 rounds, the 2026 Formula 1 season has produced one of the more compelling championship pictures in years, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli firmly in control of the drivers’ standings heading into Monza.
Drivers’ Championship Top Five
- 1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 242 points
- 2. George Russell (Mercedes) — 183 points
- 3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 183 points, behind on countback
- 4. Lando Norris (McLaren) — closing after back-to-back wins
- 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Constructors’ Championship Top Five
- 1. Mercedes — 425 points
- 2. Ferrari — 338 points
- 3. McLaren — 263 points
- 4. Red Bull — 186 points
- 5. Racing Bulls — 66 points
Reading Between the Numbers
Antonelli’s 242 points come with six wins, six poles and ten podiums already banked this season, an extraordinary return for a driver still building his career. Mercedes’ 87-point constructors’ cushion over Ferrari underlines just how dominant the Silver Arrows have been, a story explored further in our constructors’ battle breakdown.
What’s Still to Play For
With 283 points still available in the drivers’ championship, the title is far from settled. For a closer look at who realistically remains in contention, see our full title contenders analysis. How the points themselves are awarded is explained in our points system guide.
Conclusion
Mercedes’ dominance in both championships has been the defining feature of 2026 so far, but with McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull all capable of stronger runs, the second half of the season promises to keep both standings interesting through to the December finale. Expect this page to keep shifting after every remaining round as the title picture sharpens.