Championship Standings After the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint
Formula 1 2026 -- Updated after Round 2 Sprint Race 
The Sprint Race at Shanghai International Circuit has shifted the championship picture. George Russell leads by 7 points over Kimi Antonelli heading into Sunday's Grand Prix.
Driver Championship
| Pos | Driver | Team | Pts | Wins | Chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 25 | 1 | -- |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 18 | 0 | -- |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | Scuderia Ferrari | 15 | 0 | -- |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Scuderia Ferrari | 12 | 0 | -- |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren F1 Team | 10 | 0 | -- |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 8 | 0 | -- |
| 7 | Oliver Bearman | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | 6 | 0 | -- |
| 8 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 4 | 0 | -- |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi F1 Team | 2 | 0 | -- |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 1 | 0 | -- |
Constructor Championship
| Pos | Constructor | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas | 43 |
| 2 | Scuderia Ferrari | 27 |
| 3 | McLaren F1 Team | 10 |
| 4 | Oracle Red Bull Racing | 8 |
| 5 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team | 6 |
Title Mathematics
With Sunday's Grand Prix still to come this weekend, plus 22 further rounds, a maximum of 639 points remain available (including Sunday's race). The championship remains finely balanced and Sunday's result could prove decisive.
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