Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli Leads 2026 F1 Standings After Dutch GP
Kimi Antonelli is leading the 2026 Formula 1 driver standings.
He has 242 points after the Dutch Grand Prix.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are tied with 183 points each.
Lando Norris is fourth, followed closely by Charles Leclerc.
Max Verstappen is sixth with 112 points.
Mercedes currently has the strongest position among the teams.
Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull Racing are still trying to catch up.
There are more races left, so the standings could still change.
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with 242 points for Mercedes.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are tied on 183 points, with Russell listed second and Hamilton third.
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc occupy fourth and fifth place with 159 and 155 points.
Max Verstappen is sixth on 112 points, 130 points behind championship leader Antonelli.
Mercedes lead the championship fight, while Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull Racing aim to close the gap.
- Who
- Kimi Antonelli leads the standings, followed by George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
- What
- Antonelli holds a 59-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship.
- When
- After the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
- Where
- At Zandvoort in the Netherlands.
- Why
- Antonelli’s consistent performances and the Dutch Grand Prix result strengthened his championship position.
- Championship leader
- Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
- Antonelli’s points
- 242
- Second and third
- George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, tied on 183 points
- Closest top-five battle
- Lando Norris has 159 points and Charles Leclerc has 155
- Max Verstappen’s position
- Sixth with 112 points
- Leader’s advantage
- Antonelli is 59 points ahead of Russell and Hamilton
- Red Bull presence
- Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson are all in the top ten