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Kimi Antonelli retains F1 lead as Lewis Hamilton falls to third place

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Kimi Antonelli retains F1 lead as Lewis Hamilton falls to third place

Summary

Kimi Antonelli remains at the top of the standings after the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Both Antonelli and George Russell scored the same points in the race, due to Mercedes' team order favoring Antonelli. As a result, Russell overtakes Lewis Hamilton for second place in the championship. Lando Norris emerged as the race winner, further complicating the title race. The influence of team strategies plays a critical role in shaping the current standings.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli and Russell scored equal points during the race.
•Russell reclaims second place from Hamilton in the standings.
•Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix.
•The Mercedes team order benefitted Antonelli.

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At the end of the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell scored the same number of points under the sprint format, therefore cancelling each other out in the championship even though the Mercedes team order benefited the Italian at the end of the race. As such, Russell retakes second place in the F1 standings from Lewis Hamilton, while Lando Norris - the winner in ...Keep reading
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