208 points remain in 2026 F1 title fight
After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, 208 points remain available across eight races and one sprint. Seven drivers stay mathematically in contention for the 2026 drivers' championship, led by Kimi Antonelli on 302 points ahead of George Russell on 236.
Title fight narrows but stays open
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 drivers' championship on 302 points after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.[1] George Russell sits second on 236 points, 66 behind his Mercedes teammate. Lewis Hamilton is third on 199 points for Ferrari. Lando Norris holds fourth on 186 points, Charles Leclerc fifth on 179, Max Verstappen sixth on 163, and Oscar Piastri seventh on 120.
Points still on offer
Eight races and one sprint remain on the calendar. That schedule carries 208 points in total. Seven drivers therefore remain in mathematical contention.[2]
Next stop Singapore
The field heads to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix. The street track often produces variable results that can shift momentum quickly in a tight championship.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/yaraelshebiny/2026/09/26/f1-standings-2026-after-the-azerbaijan-grand-prix/ https://racingnews365.com/2026-f1-championship-standings-after-azerbaijan-grand-prix-at-baku
Related reading
- [1]F1 standings 2026 after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (forbes). Accessed 2026-10-03.
- [2]2026 F1 championship standings after Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku (racingnews365). Accessed 2026-10-03.