There is no one to stop Antonelli and the bleeding of Russell and Hamilton is total: this is how the F1 classification remains after the Spanish GP (Madring)

ByDavid Mitchell

What of Kimi AntonellAnd in 2026 it is difficult to explain. After a more discreet debut year than expected, no one expected such a huge jump in quality in the first year with the new regulations. But F1 always has its surprises and the Italian is very close to becoming the youngest champion in the history of the Great Circus.

After starring in the second most brutal comeback in history at Monza, The Mercedes driver repeated his victory in Madring taking advantage of the bad strategy with McLaren’s Lando Norris and the lead advantage is now 81 points.

And George Russell continues to lose many points compared to his teammate. The Briton started sixth and could not come back even with a two-stop strategy. He finished fifth and his chances for the crown are disappearing race after race when he was the big favorite.

But if Russell runs out of options, Hamilton has an even harder time. The British Ferrari driver had brake problems on his SF-26, retired and, therefore, suddenly loses 25 more points over his replacement at Mercedes. That is, it is already 101 points away with nine races to go (if neither Qatar nor Abu Dhabi are cancelled).

As for the Spanish, the home date in Madring was a disaster. Fernando Alonso finished second to last with the Aston Martin, but it was even worse for Carlos Sainz. The local idol retired due to problems with his Williams. Furthermore, if that were not enough, In a fight between the two there was a touch and the Madrid native ended up sanctioned and with Alonso complaining vehemently on the radio.

This is how the F1 classification looks after the Spanish GP

1st Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA/Mercedes) 292 points

2nd George Russell (GBR/Mercedes) 221 points

3rd Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Ferrari) 191 points

4th Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren) 186 points

5th Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 167 points

7th Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull) 145 points

8th Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren) 120 points

8th Isack Hadjar (FRA/Red Bull) 68 points

9th Liam Lawson (NZL/Red Bull) 59 points

10th Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine) 41 points

11th Arvid Lindblad (GBR/Racing Bulls) 27 points

12th Franco Colapinto (ARG/Alpine) 27 points

13th Oliver Bearman (GBR/Haas F1) 18 points

14th Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA/Audi) 10 points

15th Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Audi) 7 points

16th Carlos Sainz (ESP/Williams) 6 points

17th Alexander Albon (THA/Williams) 5 points

18th Esteban Ocon (FRA/Haas F1) 3 points

19th Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin) 3 points

20th Yuki Tsunoda (JPN/Racing Bulls) 1 point

21st Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin) 0 points

22nd Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Cadillac) 0 points

23rd Sergio Pérez (MEX/Cadillac) 0 points

David Mitchell
David Mitchell

As a passionate sports journalist with over a decade of experience, I strive to uncover the heart and soul behind every game. Supported by a dedicated team of fellow enthusiasts and storytellers, I am committed to delivering insightful and engaging content that connects fans worldwide. Together, we celebrate the victories, challenges, and unifying spirit of sports through every article we craft.