George Russell closed the gap to Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship after winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The Mercedes driver gained 15 points on his team-mate and now sits 66 points behind the championship leader. Lewis Hamilton remains third for Ferrari, while Charles Leclerc holds fifth place.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship on 302 points, with George Russell second on 236. Lewis Hamilton is third on 199 points, followed by Lando Norris on 186 and Charles Leclerc on 179. Max Verstappen remains sixth with 163 points.
2026 F1 driver standings after the Azerbaijan GP
| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 302 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 236 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 199 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 186 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 179 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 163 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 120 |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 86 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 59 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 41 |
| 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 37 |
| 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 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 |
| 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 3 |
| 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1 |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 22 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 |
| 23 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
George Russell closes in on Andrea Kimi Antonelli
George Russell completed a perfect weekend by keeping his composure during the closing stages of a race interrupted by two Safety Car periods. The Mercedes driver had Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in his mirrors during the final laps but held on to take victory in Baku.
The result allowed George Russell to reduce Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s championship advantage to 66 points. The championship leader finished fifth after recovering through the field and was also fortunate to avoid the crash triggered by Franco Colapinto during the first restart.
The latest standings and remaining championship scenarios can be explored using the F1 Championship Points Calculator, which allows the points gap between drivers to be examined alongside future title scenarios.
Lewis Hamilton remains third for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton retains third place in the 2026 Drivers’ Championship with 199 points, while Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc is fifth on 179. The two Ferrari drivers remain separated by 20 points following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc’s position in the championship can be followed through the latest Charles Leclerc news and F1 updates, including his Ferrari results and performances throughout the 2026 season.
Isack Hadjar takes a major step forward
Isack Hadjar enjoyed a memorable Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing third behind team-mate Max Verstappen. The result puts the Red Bull driver on 86 points and strengthens his position in eighth place in the championship.
Max Verstappen, meanwhile, remains sixth with 163 points, while Oscar Piastri occupies seventh place for McLaren on 120. Lando Norris is fourth on 186 points, meaning McLaren continues to have two drivers inside the top seven.
Points for Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman
Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman also secured important championship points in Baku. Esteban Ocon has 7 points after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Oliver Bearman has moved to 20 points in 13th place.
Carlos Sainz also deserves mention after finishing tenth in Azerbaijan. The Williams driver now has 7 points, level with Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Ocon in the championship standings.
Full 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship standings
Andrea Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship on 302 points, but George Russell has significantly reduced the gap after his Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory. The Mercedes drivers occupy the top two positions, while Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen complete the top six.
With the championship battle continuing, George Russell leaves Baku 66 points behind his team-mate, while Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc remain third and fifth respectively in the updated 2026 standings.
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