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Kimi Antonelli leads F1 standings ahead of remaining races

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Kimi Antonelli leads F1 standings ahead of remaining races

Summary

Kimi Antonelli is at the forefront of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, holding an 81-point lead over George Russell and a 101-point advantage on Lewis Hamilton after 14 races. The possibility of cancellations for upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi may decrease the total events to eight, with a maximum of 208 points available for competitors. Despite Lando Norris's recent performance, Antonelli's consistent scoring from his worst races indicates he may only need 103 more points to secure the title, emphasizing his dominant position in the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli leads the standings with 81 points over Russell.
•Upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi face potential cancellations.
•Norris is considered Antonelli's main rival but faces significant hurdles.
•Antonelli's minimum points needed for the title is 103.
•He has scored 116 points from his worst race results this season.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — His worst races would be enough: The remarkable stats behind Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes

What they're saying

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The Mercedes youngster has one hand on the F1 drivers’ crown after his win in Spain, here’s what it would take for him to clinch the title
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