2026 F1 Driver Standings After Belgian Grand Prix: Full Points Table
2026 F1 Driver Standings After Belgian Grand Prix: Full Points Table
Kimi Antonelli has strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship following his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver left Spa-Francorchamps with 204 points after recording his sixth victory of the season.
Lewis Hamilton moved into second place with 159 points after finishing fourth for Ferrari, while George Russell dropped to third after failing to score following his opening-lap retirement.
Antonelli now leads Hamilton by 45 points and Russell by 50 points with the Hungarian Grand Prix next on the calendar.
2026 F1 Driver Standings After the Belgian Grand Prix
Antonelli Reaches 204 Points
Antonelli entered the Belgian Grand Prix with a 25-point advantage over Mercedes teammate Russell.
His victory at Spa earned him another 25 points, taking his season total from 179 to 204.
Russell failed to score after retiring following contact with Hamilton on the opening lap. That result transformed the championship picture and allowed Antonelli to build his largest advantage over Russell in several races.
The Italian has now won six of the opening 10 races of the 2026 season.
His combination of qualifying speed, race pace and consistency has made him the clear championship favorite heading into the final race before the summer break.
Hamilton Moves Ahead of Russell
Hamilton collected 12 points by finishing fourth in Belgium.
The Ferrari driver increased his total from 147 to 159 points and moved ahead of Russell into second place in the championship.
Hamilton finished behind Antonelli, Leclerc and Verstappen despite receiving a five-second penalty following his opening-lap collision with Russell.
He is now Antonelli’s closest rival, although the gap between them has increased to 45 points.
Ferrari will need to maintain its strong recent form if Hamilton is to reduce the deficit during the second half of the season.
Russell Falls to Third After Spa Retirement
Russell arrived at Spa as Antonelli’s closest championship challenger with 154 points.
However, his retirement meant he left Belgium without adding to his total.
He remains on 154 points and has fallen five points behind Hamilton.
Russell is now 50 points behind his Mercedes teammate, making the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix an important opportunity to recover before Formula 1 enters its summer break.
Leclerc Strengthens Fourth Place
Leclerc earned 18 points by finishing second at the Belgian Grand Prix.
His result increased his championship total from 108 to 126 points.
The Ferrari driver remains fourth in the standings, 28 points behind Russell and 33 points behind teammate Hamilton.
Leclerc briefly led the Belgian Grand Prix after Ferrari took advantage of a virtual safety car period, but Antonelli regained first place during the closing stages.
His strong result nevertheless kept him within reach of the leading championship group.
Norris, Piastri and Verstappen Remain Close
The battle from fifth to seventh remains extremely competitive.
Norris holds fifth place with 103 points after finishing seventh at Spa.
Piastri is sixth with 92 points following his fifth-place finish, while Verstappen has moved within one point of the McLaren driver after taking third place in Belgium.
The standings currently show:
- Norris: 103 points
- Piastri: 92 points
- Verstappen: 91 points
A strong result at the Hungarian Grand Prix could therefore change the order between all three drivers.
Hadjar Extends His Advantage in Eighth
Hadjar produced one of the standout performances of the Belgian Grand Prix by recovering from the back of the grid to finish sixth.
The eight points he earned increased his championship total to 60.
He now holds an 18-point advantage over Gasly, who remains ninth with 42 points.
Hadjar’s result also helped Red Bull reduce the gap to the leading teams in the Constructors’ Championship.
Colapinto and Bortoleto Add More Points
Colapinto finished 10th for Alpine and earned one championship point.
That moved him to 19 points and ahead of Bearman, who remains on 18.
Bortoleto continued Audi’s recent progress by finishing eighth and collecting four points.
The Brazilian now has 10 championship points, four more than Sainz in 15th place.
Lindblad also added two points after finishing ninth for Racing Bulls, increasing his total to 22.
Four Drivers Are Yet to Score
Four drivers remain without a championship point after the Belgian Grand Prix:
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Valtteri Bottas
- Sergio Pérez
- Lance Stroll
Their positions are determined by the countback system, which compares each driver’s best race finishes when multiple competitors have the same number of points.
How the F1 Points System Works
Formula 1 awards points to the top 10 drivers in each Grand Prix.
The standard scoring system is:
| Finish | Points |
| 1st | 25 |
| 2nd | 18 |
| 3rd | 15 |
| 4th | 12 |
| 5th | 10 |
| 6th | 8 |
| 7th | 6 |
| 8th | 4 |
| 9th | 2 |
| 10th | 1 |
Sprint races award points to the top eight drivers, with eight points available for the winner.
When two drivers have the same number of points, Formula 1 uses countback to determine their positions. The driver with more race victories is placed higher, followed by the number of second-place finishes, third-place finishes and so on.
What Comes Next?
The next race of the 2026 Formula 1 season is the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.
Antonelli is guaranteed to enter the weekend as the championship leader, but the battle behind him remains close.
Hamilton and Russell are separated by only five points, while just 12 points separate Norris, Piastri and Verstappen.
The Hungarian Grand Prix will therefore be an important race for both the championship lead and the battles throughout the top 10.
Key Takeaways
- Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with 204 points.
- Lewis Hamilton is second with 159 points.
- George Russell dropped to third with 154 points.
- Antonelli leads Hamilton by 45 points and Russell by 50.
- Charles Leclerc is fourth with 126 points.
- Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are separated by 12 points.
- Franco Colapinto moved ahead of Oliver Bearman.
- Gabriel Bortoleto increased his total to 10 points.
- Four drivers have yet to score in 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the 2026 F1 Drivers’ Championship?
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with 204 points following his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.
How many points does Lewis Hamilton have?
Hamilton is second in the championship with 159 points.
How many points does George Russell have?
Russell has 154 points and is third in the championship after failing to score in Belgium.
What is Antonelli’s championship lead?
Antonelli leads Hamilton by 45 points and Russell by 50 points.
How many points does Max Verstappen have?
Verstappen has 91 points and sits seventh in the Drivers’ Championship.
Who is last in the 2026 F1 standings?
Lance Stroll is currently 22nd. He has no championship points and is placed behind the other scoreless drivers through countback.