F1 standings after the Belgian GP: Antonelli extends championship lead to 45 points

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21. 07. 2026 10:27 CET
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F1 standings after the Belgian GP: Antonelli extends championship lead to 45 points

James Whitaker

James Whitaker

I’m James Whitaker, a British sports journalist focused on Formula 1 and MotoGP. I share the latest news and easy-to-understand analysis from the motorsport world.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The Mercedes driver converted his strong weekend into another 25 points and now leads the championship by 45 points.

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Antonelli has 204 points after ten races, while Lewis Hamilton has moved up to second place with 159 points. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in Belgium, while George Russell failed to score after his retirement. The Mercedes driver has therefore fallen to third in the standings and is now 50 points behind his team-mate.

Charles Leclerc remains fourth in the championship after finishing second at Spa. The Ferrari driver added 18 points to his tally and now has 126 points.

The McLaren drivers continue to occupy fifth and sixth positions. Lando Norris remains ahead of Oscar Piastri, although the Australian reduced the gap by four points in Belgium. Piastri finished fifth, two places ahead of Norris, who crossed the line seventh. Norris now has 103 points, while Piastri has 92.

Max Verstappen remains seventh, but the Red Bull driver is closing in on the McLaren pair. Verstappen claimed third place at Spa and now has 91 points, just one behind Piastri and 12 behind Norris.

Isack Hadjar continues to hold eighth place in the championship. The Red Bull driver produced another strong performance in Belgium, finishing sixth after starting the race from the back of the grid. His tally has now increased to 60 points.

Pierre Gasly remains ninth with 42 points, although the Alpine driver did not score any points in the Belgian Grand Prix. Liam Lawson completes the top ten with 39 points. The Racing Bulls driver also failed to add to his tally at Spa.

Arvid Lindblad is 11th with 22 points, followed by Franco Colapinto on 19 and Oliver Bearman on 18. Gabriel Bortoleto has 10 points, while Carlos Sainz Jr. and Alexander Albon have six and five respectively.

Esteban Ocon has three points and Fernando Alonso remains on one. Nico Hülkenberg, Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Pérez and Lance Stroll are still yet to score in the 2026 season.

2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings after the Belgian Grand Prix:

  1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 204 pts
  2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 159 pts
  3. George Russell (Mercedes) – 154 pts
  4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 126 pts
  5. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 103 pts
  6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 92 pts
  7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 91 pts
  8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 60 pts
  9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 42 pts
  10. Liam Lawson (RB) – 39 pts
  11. Arvid Lindblad (RB) – 22 pts
  12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 19 pts
  13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 18 pts
  14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 10 pts
  15. Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams) – 6 pts
  16. Alex Albon (Williams) – 5 pts
  17. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 3 pts
  18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1 pt
  19. Nico Hülkenberg (Audi) – 0 pts
  20. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 pts
  21. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – 0 pts
  22. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 pts

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James Whitaker

James Whitaker is a British sports journalist with a strong focus on Formula 1 and MotoGP. Known for his clear and engaging style, he delivers the latest news and easy-to-follow analysis from the fast-paced world of motorsport. His work aims to make the complexities of racing accessible to both hardcore fans and casual readers alike. Whether covering the drama of a Grand Prix weekend, breaking down technical developments or highlighting standout performances, James brings a passion for racing and a journalist’s eye for detail to every story he tells.

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