Ferrari strengthened its hold on second place in the 2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship after the Malaysian Grand Prix, scoring 27 points at Sepang compared with only 10 for McLaren. The result leaves the Maranello team on 405 points, 89 clear of its Woking rival, although Mercedes continues to lead the championship with 556.
The result was particularly significant for Ferrari after a difficult start to the race caused by an incorrect tyre choice. Despite that early setback, the Scuderia recovered strongly and returned to the podium with Lewis Hamilton, ultimately collecting 27 points from the weekend.
Ferrari extends its advantage over McLaren in the 2026 F1 standings
Ferrari therefore gained another 17 points on McLaren in Malaysia. With 405 points compared with McLaren’s 316, the gap between the two teams now stands at 89 points in the fight for second place in the Constructors’ Championship.
The developing comparison between the Maranello team and its main rivals can also be followed through the Ferrari vs F1 Rivals statistics, while the remaining rounds are listed in the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
2026 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings after the Malaysian GP
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 556 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 405 |
| 3 | McLaren | 316 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 298 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 90 |
| 6 | Alpine | 68 |
| 7 | Haas | 27 |
| 8 | Audi | 17 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 |
Ferrari’s advantage over McLaren was not the only gap to increase at Sepang. Racing Bulls added another seven points to its cushion over Alpine and now holds fifth place with 90 points compared with Alpine’s 68.
Fernando Alonso also delivered an excellent eighth-place finish, helping Aston Martin move to within five points of Williams. Aston Martin now has seven points, while Williams remains ninth in the championship on 12.
At the front, Mercedes retains a commanding lead with 556 points, 151 ahead of Ferrari. For the Scuderia, however, the Malaysian Grand Prix represented another important step in consolidating second place after outscoring McLaren by a substantial margin.
