Check out the new 2026 F1 Championship Standings after Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, round 2 of 24.
George Russell now clings to a slender four-point lead in the drivers standings after Kimi Antonelli’s sensational maiden Formula 1 victory, propelling Mercedes into a commanding position in the early stages of the championship.
Charles Leclerc holds third, just one point ahead of Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton who snagged his first podium for the Scuderia.
Oliver Bearman’s consistency vaults him to fifth followed by defending world champion Lando Norris in sixth after both McLarens failed to start Sunday’s race.
Max Verstappen’s woes drop him to a tie for eighth with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson on eight points, while teammates Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad share fourth points each in 10th.
2026 F1 Championship Standings after Chinese Grand Prix
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 4 |
| 11 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 4 |
| 12 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 3 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 2 |
| 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 2 |
| 15 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 0 |
| 17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 0 |
| 18 | Alex Albon | Williams | 0 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 |
| 20 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 |
READ MORE: Full 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Race Results
