Antonelli leads 2026 drivers' championship into Hungary
Kimi Antonelli holds a 45-point lead in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship with 204 points after the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton sits second on 159 points and George Russell third on 154 points heading to the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Antonelli Extends Championship Lead
Kimi Antonelli tops the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship with 204 points.[1] Lewis Hamilton follows on 159 points. George Russell holds third place with 154 points. The standings come after the Belgian Grand Prix, where Antonelli extended his advantage by 45 points over his nearest rival.
Path to the Hungarian Grand Prix
The next event takes place at the Hungaroring.[2] Antonelli enters the race weekend as the clear points leader. The gap to second place provides a substantial buffer with 14 rounds remaining.
[1]: https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/championship-antonelli-regains-his-comfort-zone-hamilton-becomes-runner-up-again/10840219/ [2]: https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2026/drivers/ANDANT01/kimi-antonelli
Related reading
- [1]The 2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli back in his comfort zone (motorsport). Accessed 2026-07-22.
- [2]2026 Kimi Antonelli Driver Standings (formula1). Accessed 2026-07-22.