스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026: Championship Standings, Drivers and Race Highlights

For 스보노바, SBONOVA readers following Formula 1 in Korea, the 2026 championship has become a season shaped by a major technical reset, a breakout title campaign from Kimi Antonelli and a late push from George Russell. As of September 29, 2026, 15 of 23 Grands Prix have been completed. Antonelli leads the Drivers’ Championship on 302 points, while Russell is 66 points behind after winning a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Championship Snapshot

The standings after Azerbaijan show the main title picture. Antonelli has built his lead through eight Grand Prix victories and consistent podium finishes, while Russell’s third win of the year in Baku kept the championship fight open. Lewis Hamilton sits third, followed by reigning champion Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Position	Driver	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli	302
2	George Russell	236
3	Lewis Hamilton	199
4	Lando Norris	186
5	Charles Leclerc	179
6	Max Verstappen	163

Standings are current through the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

The top six show how unusual 2026 has been. Antonelli has moved from promising young talent to championship leader, Ferrari has two drivers in the top five, and Verstappen has accumulated 163 points without a Grand Prix victory. Oscar Piastri is seventh, while Isack Hadjar’s Azerbaijan podium added another important result to his season. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Drivers to Watch

Kimi Antonelli: the championship leader

Antonelli has been the defining driver of the season. He has eight Grand Prix wins from the opening 15 rounds, taking victories in China, Japan, Miami, Canada, Monaco, Belgium, Italy and Spain. After Russell won the Australian opener, Antonelli won four consecutive Grands Prix from China through Canada and established himself as the driver everyone else had to chase. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

His season has not been error-free. In Azerbaijan, Antonelli crashed in Q1 and started 16th, but recovered to fifth. That result limited the points lost to Russell and kept his championship advantage at 66 points. Reuters

George Russell: still applying pressure

Russell has won in Australia, Austria and Azerbaijan. His Baku weekend was particularly strong: he took pole and led the race before holding off Verstappen by only 0.196 seconds at the finish. The victory lifted Russell to 236 points and reduced Antonelli’s lead from 81 to 66. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

With eight Grands Prix remaining, Russell needs repeated wins or podiums while avoiding the non-scoring weekends that allowed Antonelli to build such a large margin. The internal battle also matters because both drivers are driving the Constructors’ Championship leader.

Hamilton, Norris, Leclerc and Verstappen

Hamilton’s first Grand Prix victory of 2026 came at Barcelona-Catalunya in June. Leclerc then won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, giving Ferrari two different race winners. Norris produced a mid-season surge with consecutive victories in Hungary and the Netherlands, but his Azerbaijan retirement interrupted that momentum. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Verstappen remains a major race-day factor even without a victory. He finished second in Azerbaijan after starting eighth and pushed Russell to the line. His seven podiums show that he has repeatedly been close to the front. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Race Highlights So Far

Several races have changed the shape of the championship rather than simply adding points to the table. Official race results through Azerbaijan show five different Grand Prix winners during the first 15 rounds. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

1. Australia — Russell opens with victory. Russell won the first race, with Antonelli second, immediately establishing the strength of their team under the new regulations.
2. China to Canada — Antonelli takes control. Victories in China, Japan, Miami and Canada created the first major gap in the title race.
3. Monaco — Antonelli wins again. He added a fifth victory on a circuit where track position and precision remain critical.
4. Barcelona-Catalunya — Hamilton wins. Hamilton beat Russell and Norris to claim a notable victory.
5. Silverstone — Leclerc takes the British GP. Leclerc won ahead of Russell and Hamilton.
6. Hungary and the Netherlands — Norris responds. Back-to-back wins shifted attention toward his late-summer form.
7. Monza and Madrid — Antonelli answers back. He won both rounds, rebuilding a large points cushion before Baku.
8. Azerbaijan — Russell closes the gap. Russell’s third win, Antonelli’s recovery to fifth and Norris’s retirement tightened the title fight. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2026 Analysis

Baku delivered one of the closest finishes of the season. Russell started from pole, controlled the opening phase and survived two Safety Car interruptions. Verstappen moved into contention and attacked late, but Russell held on by 0.196 seconds. Hadjar finished third, Leclerc fourth and Antonelli fifth. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

The race also produced major setbacks. Norris retired after a multi-car incident involving Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly, while several other drivers failed to finish. Antonelli’s fifth place was therefore valuable because he turned a 16th-place start into 10 championship points on a weekend when his closest rival won. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Baku also illustrated why the 2026 cars demand different race management. The long flat-out section rewards efficient energy deployment, while the narrow Old City section punishes small mistakes. Drivers must now think about battery use, Boost and Overtake Mode alongside the usual tyre, brake and traffic management. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Constructors’ Championship Picture

The team standings underline the same story. Mercedes leads with 538 points after 15 Grands Prix, ahead of Ferrari on 378, McLaren on 306 and Red Bull on 263. Mercedes has won 11 of the 15 completed Grands Prix through Antonelli and Russell, giving it a large advantage entering the final phase of the season. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Ferrari’s challenge has depended on consistent scoring from Hamilton and Leclerc, while McLaren has relied on Norris’s wins and Piastri’s contributions. Red Bull has not won a Grand Prix in 2026, but Verstappen’s podiums and Hadjar’s improving results have kept the team fourth. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Rules That Changed Racing

The championship cannot be separated from the 2026 regulation reset. Formula 1 introduced new power units with a much larger electrical contribution, active aerodynamics and a new overtaking system. The FIA framework also targeted lighter, more agile cars, while the power unit rules increased electrical output and removed the MGU-H. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

One of the biggest changes for fans is the replacement of DRS with Overtake Mode. When a driver is within one second of the car ahead at the detection point, Overtake Mode can provide a different electrical deployment profile on the following lap. Drivers also have a Boost Button that allows manual control over stored electrical energy for attacking or defending. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Active aerodynamics changes front- and rear-wing behavior between straight-line and cornering configurations. That makes energy management more visible in strategy: a driver may be fast enough to attack but still needs the right battery state and deployment plan. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 Final-Round Storylines

Eight Grands Prix remain after Azerbaijan, so the title is not settled. Antonelli has the numerical advantage and the most wins, but Russell’s Baku performance showed how a qualifying error, retirement or Safety Car can quickly change the points gap. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

The main storylines to watch are:

• Antonelli’s consistency: can he keep converting difficult weekends into useful points?
• Russell’s win rate: he needs to turn strong qualifying speed into repeated victories.
• Ferrari’s pressure: Hamilton and Leclerc can influence podium points around the title contenders.
• Norris’s recovery: his Hungary and Netherlands wins showed front-running pace, but Baku was costly.
• Verstappen’s first win opportunity: seven podiums without a victory make every remaining race another chance.
• Team strategy: with both championship leaders in the same garage, tactical calls could become more sensitive late in the year.

For Korean fans, it is useful to follow qualifying, grid penalties, tyre choices and Sprint results rather than looking only at Sunday finishes. Those details often explain why the championship gap changes from one weekend to the next.

스보노바, SBONOVA Formula 1 2026 FAQ

Who leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship?

Kimi Antonelli leads with 302 points after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, 66 points ahead of George Russell on 236. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

How many races has Antonelli won in 2026?

Antonelli has won eight of the first 15 Grands Prix: China, Japan, Miami, Canada, Monaco, Belgium, Italy and Spain. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Who won the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix?

George Russell won from pole, finishing 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Isack Hadjar completed the podium. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

Who leads the 2026 Constructors’ Championship?

Mercedes leads with 538 points after 15 Grands Prix, ahead of Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

What replaced DRS in Formula 1 in 2026?

The 2026 rules introduced Overtake Mode, which gives an eligible following car an electrical deployment advantage. Active aerodynamics is used more broadly for straight-line and cornering configurations. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website

How many Grands Prix remain after Azerbaijan?

Eight Grands Prix remain in the 23-race 2026 season after Round 15 in Azerbaijan. Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website