Who Leads F1 Team Championship Before Hungarian GP?

This coming weekend is the Hungarian Grand Prix of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship in the iconic Hungaroring circuit. It will be the last race on the calendar before the summer break, which will see teams and drivers take a three-week break from racing and any operation related to the team or their employees.

Therefore, the standings in the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships could be crucial for the decisions made during the break. It's worth remembering that this period has been used in the past to make team changes, sign drivers, or even dismiss them based on their performance during this time.

After the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, the Constructors' Championship standings are poised for change heading into the next race. To begin with, the Scuderia Ferrari managed to close the gap to Mercedes despite Andrea Kimi Antonelli's victory in the Ardens.

This was due to George Russell's new retirement, which left his team with only one driver in the points. Unlike the Italian team from Maranello, which earned points thanks to Charles Leclerc in second place and Lewis Hamilton in fourth, despite his sanction by the FIA.

Furthermore, the gap between McLaren and Red Bull Racing has narrowed to just 44 points. It's important to remember that the Drivers' Championship standings are crucial because the prize money can reach millions of dollars.

From there, the midfield is quite spread out, but the battle between Alpine and Racing Bulls for fifth place is perhaps the closest and most exciting for fans. Both teams have 61 points, so every weekend will be key, and every point could make the difference at the end of the year.

At the back of the grid, Audi has managed to accumulate the most points in recent weeks and is just one point behind Williams for eighth place. For the teams at the bottom of the standings, the end-of-season prize money could make a huge difference in the near future.

See below for the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors' Championship standings after the Belgian Grand Prix:

1. Mercedes – 358 points

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