With his second consecutive victory in Formula 1, Kimi Antonelli has achieved a memorable moment in his career. The Italian showcased his skill at the end of the Japanese Grand Prix, taking advantage of George Russell‘s misfortune, who could not finish on the podium. This victory places him as the youngest driver in history to lead the world championship, with a nine-point lead that he will maintain throughout April.
The standout drivers in the standings are Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who occupy third and fourth positions respectively. Additionally, the McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, are in fifth and sixth positions. Oliver Bearman, who suffered an accident in Suzuka, has dropped to seventh position, just ahead of Pierre Gasly, the best French driver. Surprisingly, Max Verstappen sits in ninth position after the first three races of the season.
Driver Standings 2026
| Pos. | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Antonelli (Mercedes) | 72 |
| 2 | G. Russell (Mercedes) | 63 |
| 3 | C. Leclerc (Ferrari) | 49 |
| 4 | L. Hamilton (Ferrari) | 41 |
| 5 | L. Norris (McLaren) | 25 |
| 6 | O. Piastri (McLaren) | 21 |
| 7 | O. Bearman (Haas) | 17 |
| 8 | P. Gasly (Alpine) | 15 |
| 9 | M. Verstappen (Red Bull) | 12 |
| 10 | L. Lawson (Racing Bulls) | 10 |
Constructor Standings 2026
| Pos. | Teams | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 135 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 90 |
| 3 | McLaren | 46 |
| 4 | Haas | 18 |
| 5 | Alpine | 16 |
| 6 | Red Bull Racing | 16 |
| 7 | Racing Bulls | 14 |
With these performances, the competition intensifies as the next grand prix approaches. Formula 1 2026 promises to be an exciting season with emerging young drivers like Antonelli, who are paving the way for the future of motorsport.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
