Hamilton ranks second in F1 championship after close races
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Lewis Hamilton is currently in second place in the Formula 1 championship standings following his performances in the latest races. He has narrowly missed becoming one of the oldest race winners in F1 history in both events. This ranking comes against the backdrop of Kimi Antonelli setting new records as the youngest benchmark in F1. Hamilton’s recent drives suggest he remains a formidable presence in the championship, with imminent races likely to shape the competitive further.
- •Lewis Hamilton is P2 in the F1 championship standings.
- •He came close to being the oldest race winner recently.
- •Kimi Antonelli sets the youngest F1 benchmark.
- •Hamilton's recent performances are strong and consistent.
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"While Kimi Antonelli sets the “youngest” F1 benchmark, Hamilton was just one place away from becoming the sixth-oldest race winner in F1 history in each of the last two races.
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