F1 Standings 2026: Latest points table as Lewis Hamilton falters in title battle

Lewis Hamilton suffered frustration at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a battle for the final podium spot soon turned into a fifth place finish.

Hamilton was chasing down title rival Kimi Antonelli late on while running the softer tyre, but as well as failing to pass the Mercedes star, was hit by a penalty.

A five-second time penalty for not slowing down enough in the pitlane under the virtual safety car, saw him drop behind Ferrrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and finish fifth.

READ MORE: FIA announce Hamilton penalty at Hungarian GP

Latest F1 2026 Drivers' Standings

Hamilton now trails Antonelli by 50 points following the Hungaroring drama, a gap of two grand prix wins heading into the summer break. Here is how the championship standings look following the Hungarian Grand Prix:

Latest Constructors' Standings

Mercedes continue to dominate the 2026 team competition, but Ferrari are still on their tail. However they only made up one point on the Silver Arrows to cut the deficit to 72 points.. Here is how the constructors' standings stand after the action at the Hungaroring:

QUALIFYING RESULTS: Hungarian GP times and positions

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Dan Ripley - Global Editor

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