Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc spark a late title charge, slashing the Silver Arrows' lead to 72 points as midfield battles reshape the multi-million dollar standings.
The Hungarian Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship was the last race on the calendar before the summer break. Therefore, it's a good time to assess the teams' positions for the remainder of the year in the pinnacle of motorsport and see where they stand in the standings.
The weekend at the Hungaroring saw Lando Norris secure his first victory as world champion, though the developments behind him had a direct impact on the Constructors' Championship. George Russell's repeated struggles to match Andrea Antonelli's performance in recent weeks have not only diminished his chances of fighting for the Drivers' Championship but have also seen Mercedes' lead at the top of the Constructors' Championship shrink with each passing weekend.
With Ferrari securing fourth and fifth place in Hungary thanks to Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, the gap between first and second has shrunk to just 72 points with the second half of the season still to be run. Meanwhile, Racing Bulls and Audi are among the teams that have climbed the standings thanks to the struggles of other teams like Alpine and Williams.
Carlos Sainz, the driver for the British team, has been very clear about the problems facing the team he shares with Alexander Albon, and the team has even stated that they may begin focusing their efforts on next season's car.
2026 F1 Constructors' Championship Standings: Updated Formula 1 Team Rankings After Hungarian GP
For the teams, positions in this championship are crucial because each place can make a significant difference in the development of next year's cars, as each position offers a different financial reward, with millions of dollars separating one place from another.
Therefore, for the teams at the back of the grid, this financial difference is key to the improvements they can incorporate into the following year's car; otherwise, they could struggle to even manufacture spare parts. Conversely, for the larger teams, revenue is essential to comply with the budget cap regulations and avoid infractions that could result in multimillion-dollar fines.
See below for the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship standings after the Hungarian Grand Prix:
1. Mercedes – 379 points
2. Ferrari – 307
3. McLaren – 220
4. Red Bull Racing – 177
5. Racing Bulls – 66
6. Alpine – 61
7. Haas F1 Team – 21
8. Audi – 12
9. Williams – 11
10. Aston Martin – 1
11. Cadillac – 0
