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The F1 standings after the Dutch GP show Kimi Antonelli continuing to control the 2026 Formula 1 title race, with the Mercedes driver extending his advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Championship. Antonelli leads the standings with 242 points, holding a 59-point advantage over his team mate George Russell, who is tied on points with Lewis Hamilton after the latest round of the season. The battle behind the championship leader has tightened, with Russell and Hamilton both on 183 points, while Lando Norris has moved ahead of Charles Leclerc in the fight for fourth place. In the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes remains firmly in control, extending its advantage over Ferrari and continuing to set the benchmark ahead of McLaren and Red Bull Racing. F1 2026 driver standings after Dutch GP The table below shows the latest F1 2026 driver standings after the Dutch GP, including points totals and the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli. | Pos | Driver | Team | Points | Gap | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 242 | Leader | | 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 183 | -59 | | 3 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 183 | -59 | | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 159 | -83 | | 5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 155 | -87 | | 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 112 | -130 | | 7 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 104 | -138 | | 8 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 68 | -174 | | 9 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | 49 | -193 | | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 44 | -198 | | 11 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 23 | -219 | | 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 19 | -223 | | 13 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 18 | -224 | | 14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 10 | -232 | | 15 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 6 | -236 | | 16 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 6 | -236 | | 17 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 5 | -237 | | 18 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 3 | -239 | | 19 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 3 | -239 | | 20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 0 | -242 | | 21 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 0 | -242 | | 22 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 0 | -242 | | 23 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 0 | -242 | Antonelli remains the driver to beat after the Dutch GP, with his championship lead now standing at 59 points heading into the next phase of the season. More from the Dutch GP Catch up with Total Motorsport’s latest Dutch GP coverage, including Lando Norris’ dramatic victory at Zandvoort, the full race classification, Max Verstappen’s Lap 1 crash, and the latest on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future. The fight for second has become one of the closest battles in the standings, with Russell and Hamilton level on 183 points. The result leaves both drivers within striking distance of the championship leader, while Norris and Leclerc continue their own battle for fourth. Further back, Verstappen sits sixth with 112 points, while Piastri remains seventh on 104 points as McLaren continues to challenge the leading teams. F1 2026 constructor standings after Dutch GP The table below shows the latest F1 2026 constructor standings after the Dutch GP, including team points totals and the gap to championship leader Mercedes. | Pos | Team | Points | Gap | |---|---|---|---| | 1 | Mercedes | 425 | Leader | | 2 | Ferrari | 338 | -87 | | 3 | McLaren | 263 | -162 | | 4 | Red Bull | 186 | -239 | | 5 | Racing Bulls | 66 | -359 | | 6 | Alpine | 63 | -362 | | 7 | Haas | 21 | -404 | | 8 | Audi | 16 | -409 | | 9 | Williams | 11 | -414 | | 10 | Aston Martin | 3 | -422 | | 11 | Cadillac | 0 | -425 | Mercedes continues to dominate the Constructors’ Championship with 425 points, holding an 87-point advantage over Ferrari after the Dutch GP. Ferrari remains second with 338 points, while McLaren is third on 263 points after strong contributions from Norris and Oscar Piastri. Red Bull sits fourth with 186 points, while the midfield battle remains extremely close, with Racing Bulls just three points ahead of Alpine. How the Dutch GP changed the F1 standings The Dutch GP further strengthened Antonelli’s position at the top of the championship, with the Mercedes driver building a significant advantage over the chasing pack. The biggest change behind him is the battle for second, where Russell and Hamilton are now tied on points. The result sets up an intense fight between Mercedes and Ferrari as both teams continue to chase championship honours. Norris has also moved ahead of Leclerc, giving McLaren another positive development in the Drivers’ Championship, while Verstappen remains within reach of the leading group despite sitting sixth overall. In the Constructors’ Championship, Mercedes has created a strong advantage at the front, but the fight behind remains competitive, with Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull Racing still separated by significant but manageable gaps. F1 standings after Dutch GP – FAQs Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship after the Dutch Grand Prix with 242 points. Antonelli leads George Russell and Lewis Hamilton by 59 points after the Dutch Grand Prix. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are tied for second place in the 2026 Drivers’ Championship with 183 points each. Mercedes leads the 2026 Constructors’ Championship after the Dutch Grand Prix with 425 points. Mercedes leads Ferrari by 87 points after the Dutch Grand Prix. Ferrari has 338 points in the 2026 Constructors’ Championship after the Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen is sixth in the 2026 Drivers’ Championship after the Dutch Grand Prix with 112 points.