
Stay up to speed with the Formula 1 standings for 2026, updated throughout the season as the world’s top drivers compete for championship glory.
From the Australian Grand Prix to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, every race of the 2026 F1 season adds critical points to the Formula 1 Driver’s Championship standings and Constructor’s Championship standings, contested among the teams. With 22 of the most talented drivers in the world representing 11 teams, the 2026 F1 season is shaping up to be quite the thrill. Mercedes is off to a hot start, but Ferrari and McLaren, the defending champion, is hot on their heels.
Below, you’ll find the latest driver’s and constructor’s rankings, including each driver’s name, nationality, team and total points earned so far this season.
Curious how drivers accumulate points? Learn more with this F1 Points System Guide.
2026 F1 Driver’s Standings
First up, the Formula 1 driver standings following the Chinese Grand Prix, updated as of March 16, 2026. Find the full F1 TV Schedule for 2026 right here.
| Position | Driver | Home Country | Team | Points |
| 1 | George Russell | Great Britain | Mercedes | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Italy | Mercedes | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Monaco | Ferrari | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Great Britain | Ferrari | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | Great Britain | Haas | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | Great Britain | McLaren | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | France | Alpine | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Netherlands | Red Bull Racing | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | New Zealand | Racing Bulls | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | Great Britain | Racing Bulls | 4 |
| 11 | Isack Hadjar | France | Red Bull Racing | 4 |
| 12 | Oscar Piastri | Australia | McLaren | 3 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Spain | Williams | 2 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Brazil | Audi | 2 |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | Argentina | Alpine | 1 |
| 16 | Estaban Ocon | France | Haas | 0 |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Germany | Audi | 0 |
| 18 | Alex Albon | Thailand | Williams | 0 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | Finland | Cadillac | 0 |
| 20 | Sergio Perez | Mexico | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Fernando Alonso | Spain | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | Canada | Aston Martin | 0 |
Curious to see how much each of these drivers is raking in each time they win a race? Check out this post on Formula 1 Payrolls.
2026 F1 Constructor’s/Team Standings
Here are the current 2026 Formula 1 Constructor’s standings as of March 16, 2026:
| Position | Team | Points |
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Martin | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the 2025 F1 standings as of Oct. 8, 2025?
No. 81 Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, is currently in first place with 336 points.
Which team is leading the Constructor's Standings as of Oct. 8, 2025?
McLaren is leading the Constructor's Standings with 650 points.
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