Strategy
Antonelli's title lead tested by Singapore Sprint points haul
Answer
ConfirmedKimi Antonelli enters the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with a 66-point championship lead. The weekend's Sprint format offers a maximum of 33 points across Saturday and Sunday, giving rivals a chance to close the gap before the season's final stretch.
Antonelli holds commanding lead
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship by 66 points over teammate George Russell ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.[1]
Sprint weekend format
Singapore hosts its first Sprint event of the season. The weekend awards up to 8 points for the Saturday Sprint race and 25 points for the Sunday Grand Prix, for a maximum of 33 points per driver.[2]
Title implications
Related reading
Sources
- [1]F1 2026 POINTS PERMUTATIONS: When is the earliest Kimi Antonelli could win the World Championship? (formula1). Accessed 2026-10-03.
- [2]F1 Sprint: Schedule, points, results format explained (skysports). Accessed 2026-10-03.
Published 3 Oct 2026, 14:09 UTC