News Summary
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship with 380 points, becoming the youngest world champion in history after finishing third in Mexico.
- Max Verstappen moved into second place with 261 points, overtaking Lewis Hamilton and George Russell following his Mexican Grand Prix victory.
- Mercedes leads the Constructors’ Championship with 630 points, 126 ahead of Ferrari, but has not yet mathematically secured the title.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is officially the 2026 Formula 1 world champion after finishing third in Sunday’s (November 1) Mexico City Grand Prix, taking his championship total to 380 points. The 20-year-old Mercedes driver secured the title with four races remaining, while Max Verstappen’s victory moved the Red Bull driver into second place in the standings.
The result also strengthened Mercedes’ position in the Constructors’ Championship, although Ferrari’s second and fourth places prevented the German team from clinching both titles in Mexico.
Antonelli becomes champion as Verstappen moves into second
Antonelli entered Mexico with 365 points and a 123-point advantage over George Russell. His third-place finish added 15 points, securing the championship regardless of his rivals’ results.
Verstappen collected 25 points for victory, moving from 236 to 261 points and overtaking Hamilton and Russell.
Hamilton finished second, just 0.799s behind the Red Bull driver, and moved to third in the championship with 259 points. Russell is fourth on 250, followed by Charles Leclerc on 245.
Lando Norris remains sixth with 221 points, while Oscar Piastri is seventh on 150.
F1 2026 — Full Drivers’ Championship after Mexican GP
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. K. ANTONELLI | Mercedes | 380 | — |
| 2 | M. VERSTAPPEN | Red Bull | 261 | -119 |
| 3 | L. HAMILTON | Ferrari | 259 | -121 |
| 4 | G. RUSSELL | Mercedes | 250 | -130 |
| 5 | C. LECLERC | Ferrari | 245 | -135 |
| 6 | L. NORRIS | McLaren | 221 | -159 |
| 7 | O. PIASTRI | McLaren | 150 | -230 |
| 8 | I. HADJAR | Red Bull | 105 | -275 |
| 9 | L. LAWSON | Racing Bulls | 79 | -301 |
| 10 | P. GASLY | Alpine | 43 | -337 |
| 11 | A. LINDBLAD | Racing Bulls | 38 | -342 |
| 12 | F. COLAPINTO | Alpine | 31 | -349 |
| 13 | O. BEARMAN | Haas | 23 | -357 |
| 14 | N. HÜLKENBERG | Audi | 13 | -367 |
| 15 | G. BORTOLETO | Audi | 10 | -370 |
| 16 | E. OCON | Haas | 7 | -373 |
| 17 | F. ALONSO | Aston Martin | 7 | -373 |
| 18 | C. SAINZ | Williams | 7 | -373 |
| 19 | A. ALBON | Williams | 5 | -375 |
| 20 | Y. TSUNODA | Racing Bulls | 1 | -379 |
| 21 | L. STROLL | Aston Martin | 0 | -380 |
| 22 | V. BOTTAS | Cadillac | 0 | -380 |
| 23 | R. HIRAKAWA | Haas | 0 | -380 |
| 24 | S. PÉREZ | Cadillac | 0 | -380 |
Championship classification following the Mexican Grand Prix, including drivers who have participated as substitutes during the season.
Mercedes moves closer to Constructors’ Championship
Mercedes collected 23 points in Mexico, with Antonelli finishing third and Russell sixth, increasing its total from 607 to 630 points.
However, Ferrari scored 30 points through Hamilton’s second place and Leclerc’s fourth, reaching 504 and reducing the gap to 126 points.
With four races remaining on the scheduled calendar, Mercedes has not yet secured the Constructors’ Championship.
Red Bull is third on 380 points after Verstappen’s victory, moving nine points clear of McLaren, which has 371.
Racing Bulls remains fifth with 104 points, followed by Alpine on 74.
F1 2026 — Full Constructors’ Championship after Mexican GP
| Pos. | Constructor | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 630 | — |
| 2 | Ferrari | 504 | -126 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 380 | -250 |
| 4 | McLaren | 371 | -259 |
| 5 | Racing Bulls | 104 | -526 |
| 6 | Alpine | 74 | -556 |
| 7 | Haas | 30 | -600 |
| 8 | Audi | 23 | -607 |
| 9 | Williams | 12 | -618 |
| 10 | Aston Martin | 7 | -623 |
| 11 | Cadillac | 0 | -630 |
What happens next in the 2026 F1 championship?
The next scheduled race is the São Paulo Grand Prix on November 8, where Mercedes will have another opportunity to secure the Constructors’ Championship.
The Drivers’ Championship has already been decided, but the battle for second remains close. Verstappen leads Hamilton by just two points, with Russell nine points behind the Red Bull driver.
The Constructors’ Championship also remains competitive behind Mercedes and Ferrari, with Red Bull holding a nine-point advantage over McLaren.
The final four scheduled rounds are São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, although the Middle Eastern races remain subject to the championship’s ongoing security assessments.
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FAQ
Who won the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the title with Mercedes, reaching 380 points after finishing third in Mexico.
Who is second in the F1 standings after Mexico?
Max Verstappen is second with 261 points, two ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Has Mercedes won the 2026 Constructors’ Championship?
No. Mercedes leads Ferrari by 126 points, but the Constructors’ Championship remains mathematically open.
