F1 World Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli takes the lead; Hamilton overtakes Russell
Andrea Antonelli extended his lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship after his victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Italian driver won the race, while his teammate George Russell failed to score any points after finishing outside the top ten.
This result not only distanced the Briton from the top spot but also cost him second place in the Drivers' Championship, behind Lewis Hamilton, who finished second in the Monegasque principality.
2026 F1 Drivers' Championship Standings: Updated Formula 1 Driver Rankings After Monaco GP
1. Andrea Kimi Antonelli — 156 pts
2. Lewis Hamilton — 90
3. George Russell — 88
4. Charles Leclerc — 75
5. Oscar Piastri — 60
6. Lando Norris — 58
7. Max Verstappen — 43
8. Isack Hadjar — 29
9. Liam Lawson — 26
10. Pierre Gasly — 26
11. Oliver Bearman — 18
12. Franco Colapinto — 15
13. Arvid Lindblad — 13
14. Carlos Sainz — 6
15. Alexander Albon — 5
16. Esteban Ocon — 3
17. Gabriel Bortoleto — 2
18. Fernando Alonso — 1
19. Nico Hülkenberg — 0
20. Valtteri Bottas — 0
21. Sergio Pérez — 0
22. Lance Stroll — 0
Who won the other F1 races in 2026?
The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli after an intense battle with George Russell that lasted more than 30 laps before his Mercedes teammate suffered a mechanical issue that forced him to retire from the race. Lewis Hamilton finished second on the podium after overtaking Max Verstappen in a late-race fight during the closing laps.
The Miami GP was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren completing the podium. Antonelli's teammate George Russell crossed the line in fifth, while Max Verstappen finished sixth ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto of Alpine. Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, and Alexander Albon rounded out the top ten, claiming the final points of the day.
The Japanese Grand Prix was also a victory for Kimi Antonelli, who beat Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc to the flag in Suzuka. George Russell, Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, and Pierre Gasly followed, with Max Verstappen, Liam Lawson, and Esteban Ocon completing the points-scoring positions.
The second round of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, was again claimed by Antonelli ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc, Oliver Bearman, and Pierre Gasly finished fourth through sixth, while Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar, Carlos Sainz, and Franco Colapinto rounded out the top ten.
The Australian Grand Prix — the season opener — was won by George Russell of Mercedes, with Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc completing the podium. Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris finished fourth and fifth, ahead of Max Verstappen and Oliver Bearman. Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Pierre Gasly collected the final points.
