F1 2026 Driver Standings

The fight for the Drivers' Championship is the heart of every Formula One season. This page tracks the latest points standings, updated after every race weekend. Follow your favourite drivers as they battle for supremacy across the world’s most demanding circuits. From breakthrough rookies to reigning champions, every point matters in the race to become the best in the world.

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Total Races
22

Active Drivers
5

Constructor Teams
2

Different Winners

Championship Leaders

After Japan GP

Full Championship Standings Complete driver rankings and points breakdown

Updated after Japan GP

Position	Driver	Nationality	Car	Points
1	12 Kimi Antonelli 2 Wins	ITA	Mercedes W17	72
2	63 George Russell 1 Wins	GBR	Mercedes W17	63
3	16 Charles Leclerc 0 Wins	MCO	Ferrari SF-26	49
4	44 Lewis Hamilton 0 Wins	GBR	Ferrari SF-26	41
5	1 Lando Norris 0 Wins	GBR	McLaren MCL40	25
6	81 Oscar Piastri 0 Wins	AUS	McLaren MCL40	21
7	87 Oliver Bearman 0 Wins	GBR	Haas VF-26	17
8	10 Pierre Gasly 0 Wins	FRA	Alpine A526	15
9	3 Max Verstappen 0 Wins	NLD	Red Bull RB22	12
10	30 Liam Lawson 0 Wins	NZL	RB VCARB 03	10
11	41 Arvid Lindblad 0 Wins	GBR	RB VCARB 03	4
12	6 Isack Hadjar 0 Wins	FRA	Red Bull RB22	4
13	55 Carlos Sainz 0 Wins	ESP	Williams FW48	2
14	5 Gabriel Bortoleto 0 Wins	BRA	Audi R26	2
15	31 Esteban Ocon 0 Wins	FRA	Haas VF-26	1
16	43 Franco Colapinto 0 Wins	ARG	Alpine A526	1
17	27 Nico Hulkenberg 0 Wins	DEU	Audi R26	0
18	23 Alexander Albon 0 Wins	THA	Williams FW48	0
19	77 Valtteri Bottas 0 Wins	FIN	Cadillac MAC-26	0
20	11 Sergio Perez 0 Wins	MEX	Cadillac MAC-26	0
21	14 Fernando Alonso 0 Wins	ESP	Aston Martin AMR26	0
22	18 Lance Stroll 0 Wins	CAN	Aston Martin AMR26	0

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is leading the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers Championship?

Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2026 F1 championship with 72 points and 2 wins for McLaren.

What is Charles Leclerc's position in the 2026 F1 standings?

Charles Leclerc is currently in 3rd place with 49 points and 0 wins.

How many wins does Kimi Antonelli have in the 2026 season?

Kimi Antonelli has 2 wins so far in the 2026 season

Who's leading the 2026 Drivers' Standings?

In the 2026 F1 season standings, Kimi Antonelli leads with 72 points, followed by George Russell at 63. Charles Leclerc holds third with 49 points, keeping the title race competitive.

What is the 75% rule in F1?

Full points are awarded if over 75% of the race is completed. If a race is suspended and later resumed, full points are still given—even if it doesn't reach full distance within the 3-hour limit.

How are points awarded in Formula'1?

In each Grand Prix, finishing positions 1 through 10 score points as follows: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. Additionally, Sprint races offer smaller bonuses—8 points for the winner and 1 point for 8th place.

What is the 90% rule in F1?

In F1, a driver must complete at least 90% of the winner's race distance to be officially classified. Otherwise, they won't earn points, even if in a points position.

What are the Formula'1 Drivers' Standings?

The F1 Drivers' Standings rank drivers by points earned each race, with 25 points for a win and 1 point for 10th place.

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