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 Singapore Grand Prix, updated as of October 14, 2026.
Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with 340 points after finishing third at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver holds a 102-point advantage over teammate George Russell with six races remaining in the season.
Russell has held his second position spot since winning in Azerbaijan at 238 points, with Lewis Hamilton in third with 229 points. And after two wins in a row, Max Verstappen is looking to close the ranks, sitting just 8 points behind Hamilton as 221.
| POSITION | DRIVER | NATIONALITY | TEAM | 2026 POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Italy | Mercedes | 340 |
| 2 | George Russell | United Kingdom | Mercedes | 238 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | United Kingdom | Ferrari | 229 |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | Netherlands | Red Bull Racing | 221 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Monaco | Ferrari | 215 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | United Kingdom | McLaren | 201 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | Australia | McLaren | 138 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | France | Red Bull Racing | 97 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | New Zealand | Racing Bulls | 75 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | France | Alpine | 41 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | United Kingdom | Racing Bulls | 38 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Argentina | Alpine | 27 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | United Kingdom | Haas F1 Team | 23 |
| 14 | Nico Hülkenberg | Germany | Audi | 13 |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Brazil | Audi | 10 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | France | Haas F1 Team | 7 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | Spain | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 18 | Carlos Sainz | Spain | Williams | 7 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Thailand | Williams | 5 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Japan | Racing Bulls | 1 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | Canada | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Finland | Cadillac | 0 |
| 23 | Sergio Perez | Mexico | Cadillac | 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 October 14, 2026
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 578 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 444 |
| 3 | McLaren | 339 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 332 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 100 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 30 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
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