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Bar chart of the 2026 F1 drivers' standings after Madrid, with Antonelli highlighted on 292 points ahead of Russell 211, Hamilton 191, Norris 186, Leclerc 167, Verstappen 145, Piastri 120 and Hadjar 71.

F1 2026 standings after Madrid: every driver and team, and how the top six got there

The 2026 Formula 1 drivers' and constructors' standings after the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell by 81 points with nine rounds left, and Mercedes lead Ferrari by 145.

Bhavin Lathia· Sep 19, 2026

Title card reading F1 Points System, how scoring works, a black and red Red Bull car crossing the line under a chequered flag beside the points ladder 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1.

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F1 Points System Explained: How Formula 1 Scoring Works

The F1 points system explained, how many points a win is worth, the full top-10 breakdown, sprint points, why the fastest-lap point is gone, and how the two championships are decided.

Bhavin Lathia· Aug 5, 2026