Andrea Kimi Antonelli has strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship following the Malaysian Grand Prix, moving 84 points clear of Mercedes teammate George Russell. The Mercedes driver now leads the standings with 320 points, while Ferrari holds third and fourth positions through Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
George Russell remains second on 236 points, with Lewis Hamilton third for Ferrari on 214. Charles Leclerc follows in fourth with 191 points, just ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, who are level on 188.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli moves 84 points clear in the 2026 F1 standings
The Malaysian Grand Prix has therefore left Andrea Kimi Antonelli with a substantial advantage over his closest championship rival. George Russell remains his nearest challenger, while Lewis Hamilton is the highest-placed non-Mercedes driver in third.
Ferrari currently has both drivers inside the top four of the championship, with Charles Leclerc three points ahead of the tied Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. The complete season picture can also be followed through the Formula 1 driver standings.
2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship standings after the Malaysian GP
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 320 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 236 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 214 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 191 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 188 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 188 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 128 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 96 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 65 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 41 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 38 |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 27 |
| 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 20 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 |
| 15 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 7 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 7 |
| 17 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 7 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 7 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1 |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 22 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 |
| 23 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
With Andrea Kimi Antonelli now 84 points ahead of George Russell, the Mercedes driver has established a commanding position at the top of the 2026 championship, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc remain the closest challengers from another team.
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