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
Here are the Formula 1 driver standings following the Belgium Grand Prix, updated as of July 19, 2026.
Mercedes continues to lead the way in the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Kimi Antonelli further extending his championship advantage after another victory. The 19-year-old now leads the Drivers’ Championship with 204 points, maintaining his remarkable sophomore campaign and opening up a 45-point lead over his nearest rival.
Lewis Hamilton has moved into second in the standings with 159 points following his fourth-place finish in Belgium, while George Russell drops to third on 154 points after retiring on the opening lap at Spa. Mercedes also continues to hold a commanding advantage in the Constructors’ Championship, with Antonelli’s consistency and Russell’s earlier victories keeping the Silver Arrows comfortably ahead of the field.
| POSITION | DRIVER | NATIONALITY | TEAM | 2026 POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Italy | Mercedes | 204 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | United Kingdom | Ferrari | 159 |
| 3 | George Russell | United Kingdom | Mercedes | 154 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Monaco | Ferrari | 126 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | United Kingdom | McLaren | 103 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | Australia | McLaren | 92 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Netherlands | Red Bull Racing | 91 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | France | Red Bull Racing | 60 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | France | Alpine | 42 |
| 10 | Liam Lawson | New Zealand | Racing Bulls | 39 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | United Kingdom | Racing Bulls | 22 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Argentina | Alpine | 19 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | United Kingdom | Haas F1 Team | 18 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Brazil | Audi | 10 |
| 15 | Carlos Sainz | Spain | Williams | 6 |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Thailand | Williams | 5 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | France | Haas F1 Team | 3 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Spain | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | Germany | Audi | 0 |
| 20 | Valtteri Bottas | Finland | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Sergio Perez | Mexico | Cadillac | 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 Team Standings
Here are the current 2026 Formula 1 Constructor’s standings as of July 21, 2026:
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 358 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 285 |
| 3 | McLaren | 195 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 151 |
| 5 | Alpine | 61 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 61 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 21 |
| 8 | Williams | 11 |
| 9 | Audi | 10 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 1 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
Stream F1 Races on DIRECTV
No matter where around the world Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton or any of your other favorite drivers are putting the pedal to the medal next, you can get a front row seat in the comfort of your home with DIRECTV.
Explore DIRECTV’s F1 coverage & get started today!
Frequently asked questions
Who is ranked first in the 2025 F1 standings as of July 19, 2026?
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
