F1 Driver Standings 2026
Updated after Round 16 · Bahrain Grand Prix · 4 Oct 2026
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 drivers' championship by 84 points from George Russell with 7 rounds left.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Gap to leader | Gap to next | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 320 | — | — | 8 | 13 | 6 | 2 1 1 5 2 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 236 | −84 | −84 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 3 2 5 1 20 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 214 | −106 | −22 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 6 R 6 3 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 191 | −129 | −23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 R 4 4 4 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 188 | −132 | −3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 4 3 R 9 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 188 | −132 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | NC 3 2 2 1 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 128 | −192 | −60 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 5 8 13 6 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 96 | −224 | −32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 6 6 3 5 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 65 | −255 | −31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 14 6 12 7 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 41 | −279 | −24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 7 12 R 16 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 38 | −282 | −3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 8 9 7 10 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 27 | −293 | −11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 9 7 R 13 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 20 | −300 | −7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC 15 16 9 14 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 | −310 | −10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 11 13 15 18 |
| 15 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 7 | −313 | −3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 12 10 11 11 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 7 | −313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC 16 11 8 15 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 7 | −313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 R 17 R 8 |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 7 | −313 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 13 R 10 17 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 | −315 | −2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 17 15 R R |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1 | −319 | −4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 10 14 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 | −320 | −1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC R R R 12 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 | −320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC 19 18 16 R |
| 23 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 | −320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 18 R 14 19 |
Who can still win the 2026 drivers' title?
7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint left: up to 183 points per driver. 6 drivers can still win the title.
- Kimi Antonelli: leader, 320 points
- George Russell: 84 points behind
- Lewis Hamilton: 106 points behind
- Charles Leclerc: 129 points behind
- Lando Norris: 132 points behind
- Max Verstappen: 132 points behind
2026 F1 points table
Grand Prix points go to the top ten finishers: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1, so a win is worth 25 points. Sprint points go to the top eight: 8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. The fastest-lap bonus point was dropped from 2025. A team's constructors' championship score is the sum of both its drivers' points.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads the 2026 F1 drivers' championship?
Kimi Antonelli leads on 320 points after Round 16 of 23, 84 ahead of George Russell.
Can George Russell still win the 2026 F1 championship?
Yes, mathematically. George Russell is 84 points behind Kimi Antonelli with up to 183 points left, so George Russell needs to outscore Kimi Antonelli by more than 84 points over the remaining 7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint.
Can Lewis Hamilton still win the 2026 F1 championship?
Yes, mathematically. Lewis Hamilton is 106 points behind Kimi Antonelli with up to 183 points left, so Lewis Hamilton needs to outscore Kimi Antonelli by more than 106 points over the remaining 7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint.
Can Charles Leclerc still win the 2026 F1 championship?
Yes, mathematically. Charles Leclerc is 129 points behind Kimi Antonelli with up to 183 points left, so Charles Leclerc needs to outscore Kimi Antonelli by more than 129 points over the remaining 7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint.
Can Lando Norris still win the 2026 F1 championship?
Yes, mathematically. Lando Norris is 132 points behind Kimi Antonelli with up to 183 points left, so Lando Norris needs to outscore Kimi Antonelli by more than 132 points over the remaining 7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint.
Can Max Verstappen still win the 2026 F1 championship?
Yes, mathematically. Max Verstappen is 132 points behind Kimi Antonelli with up to 183 points left, so Max Verstappen needs to outscore Kimi Antonelli by more than 132 points over the remaining 7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint.
Can Oscar Piastri still win the 2026 F1 championship?
No. Oscar Piastri is 192 points behind Kimi Antonelli with only 183 points left, so the title is out of reach.
How many races are left in the 2026 F1 season?
7 Grands Prix and 1 sprint remain after Round 16 of 23, worth up to 183 points to a driver.
How many points does a win get in F1?
A Grand Prix win is worth 25 points, and the top ten score 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. A sprint win is worth 8 points. The fastest-lap bonus point was dropped from 2025.
When can the 2026 F1 title be decided?
The title is decided once the leader is more than 183 points clear, the most a rival can still score. Kimi Antonelli leads by 84 points, and 6 drivers are still in contention.