The five F1 drivers' champions on the 2026 grid are on the verge of completing a staggering achievement in out-scoring the other drivers put together.
Following the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, new champion Kimi Antonelli has 390 points to his name and outgoing champion Lando Norris has 246.
The seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has 261, with four-timer Max Verstappen holding 279, whilst 2005 and 2006 champion Fernando Alonso has scored seven points in a disappointing season for Aston Martin.
It means that, of the 2,236 points handed out to the 21 drivers who have scored points from the 25 who have taken part in at least one grand prix, the five champions are responsible for 1,183 of them.
This is 52.90%, with the other 16 drivers who scored points having 1,053 between them, headed by George Russell on 262.
It means the five champions have scored 130 more points than the non-champions in 2026, with 303 points up for grabs in the final three races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
The quintet are required to score 173 more points to be assured of out-scoring their non-champion rivals.
Points scored by drivers in 2026
| Drivers | Points | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Alonso, Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris, Antonelli | 1,183 | 52.90% |
| Everyone else | 1,053 | 47.10% |
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