Andrea Kimi Antonelli executed another effective damage-limitation drive against McLaren at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, extending his World Championship lead despite Lando Norris taking victory.
With assistance from Mercedes teammate George Russell, who held off a late charge from Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Antonelli crossed the line in 2nd position to accumulate 242 points at the top of the standings.
Russell’s 3rd-place finish brought him level with Hamilton on 183 points, taking over 2nd place in the championship via tiebreaker due to his higher win count. Meanwhile, Norris’s second win of the season moved him to 159 points, bringing him within 24 points of the battle for 2nd place.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Drivers’ Championship by 59 points (Photo: Reuters)
Further down the grid, Fernando Alonso picked up two points for 9th place, bringing his season tally to 3. Gabriel Bortoleto finished 13th following an early-race spin, remaining on 10 points for the season.
In the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes maintains a commanding lead with 425 points, ahead of Ferrari (338) and McLaren (263). Cadillac remains the sole entrant yet to score a point in 2026.
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Drivers’ Championship Standings 2026 (After Round 12)
| Pos | Driver | Team | Engine | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | Mercedes | 242 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | Mercedes | 183 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | Ferrari | 183 |
| 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | Mercedes | 159 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | Ferrari | 155 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | Red Bull Ford | 155 |
| 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | Mercedes | 104 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | Red Bull Ford | 38 |
| 9 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | Mercedes | 21 |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | Audi | 16 |
| 11 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | Red Bull Ford | 14 |
| 12 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | Ferrari | 12 |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | Audi | 10 |
| 14 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | Red Bull Ford | 10 |
| 15 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | Honda | 8 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | Mercedes | 6 |
| 17 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | Ferrari | 6 |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | Honda | 3 |
| 19 | Alexander Albon | Williams | Mercedes | 0 |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | Mercedes | 0 |
| 21 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | Red Bull Ford | 0 |
| 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | Ferrari | 0 |
| 23 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac | Ferrari | 0 |
Constructors’ Championship Standings 2026 (After Round 12)
| Pos | Team | Engine | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | Mercedes | 425 |
| 2 | Ferrari | Ferrari | 338 |
| 3 | McLaren | Mercedes | 263 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | Red Bull Ford | 193 |
| 5 | Audi F1 Team | Audi | 26 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | Red Bull Ford | 24 |
| 7 | Alpine | Mercedes | 21 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | Ferrari | 18 |
| 9 | Aston Martin | Honda | 11 |
| 10 | Williams | Mercedes | 6 |
| 11 | Cadillac F1 Team | Ferrari | 0 |
Session schedule: Italian Grand Prix 2026 (Next Round)
| Session | Local time (CEST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Friday, September 4 – 13:30 | 11:30 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, September 5 – 16:00 | 14:00 |
| Race | Sunday, September 6 – 15:00 | 13:00 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. What is Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the Drivers’ Championship?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 59 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell following the Dutch Grand Prix.
2. Why is George Russell ahead of Lewis Hamilton in 2nd place if both have 183 points?
George Russell holds 2nd place via tiebreaker because he has scored more race wins during the 2026 season than Lewis Hamilton.
3. Which teams have yet to score a point in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship?
The Cadillac F1 Team is currently the only constructor on the grid without points in 2026.
