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The best drivers in the world return to action, ready to showcase their skills during Formula 1’s 2026 season!

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As is tradition, the Australian Grand Prix in March marks the start of the season. The last race of the season is in December in Abu Dhabi.

Last year, Lando Norris of McLaren was on top of the standings with 423 points. He beat Max Verstappen by three points and teammate Oscar Piastri by thirteen. Norris won the Australian Grand Prix and would earn multiple wins throughout the season.

Can Norris repeat in 2026?

MORE: Top 11 F1 Drivers Ever

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Returning to action is the most decorated man in F1, Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton, with seven World Championship wins, aims for his first since 2020.

Meanwhile, Verstappen, who won the last three events of the 2025 season, was denied a five-peat last year.

Here’s a look at the leaderboard for the latest season of F1, which will be updated following each race.

F1 2026 Drivers Standings

Driver

Team

Points

Lando Norris

McLaren

–

Max Verstappen

Red Bull Racing

–

Oscar Piastri

McLaren

–

George Russell

Mercedes AMG Motorsport

–

Charles Leclerc

Ferrari

–

Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari

–

Kimi Antonelli

Mercedes AMG Motorsport

–

Alexander Albon

Williams

–

Carlos Sainz Jr.

Williams

–

Fernando Alonso

Aston Martin F1 Team

–

Nico Hulkenberg

Audi F1 Team

–

Isack Hadjar

Racing Bulls

–

Oliver Bearman

Haas F1 Team

–

Liam Lawson

Racing Bulls

–

Arvid Lindblad

Racing Bulls

–

Esteban Ocon

Haas F1 Team

–

Lance Stroll

Aston Martin F1 Team

–

Pierre Gasly

Alpine F1 Team

–

Gabriel Bortoleto

Audi F1 Team

–

Franco Colapinto

Alpine F1 Team

–

Sergio Perez

Cadillac

–

Valtteri Bottas

Cadillac

–

Full 2026 F1 schedule (race weekends)

Mar 6–8 — Australian GP (Melbourne)

Mar 13–15 — Chinese GP (Shanghai) (Sprint)

Mar 27–29 — Japanese GP (Suzuka)

Apr 10–12 — Bahrain GP (Sakhir)

Apr 17–19 — Saudi Arabian GP (Jeddah)

May 1–3 — Miami GP (Miami) (Sprint)

May 22–24 — Canadian GP (Montreal) (Sprint)

Jun 5–7 — Monaco GP (Monaco)

Jun 12–14 — Spanish GP (Barcelona-Catalunya)

Jun 26–28 — Austrian GP (Spielberg)

Jul 3–5 — British GP (Silverstone) (Sprint)

Jul 17–19 — Belgian GP (Spa-Francorchamps)

Jul 24–26 — Hungarian GP (Budapest)

Aug 21–23 — Dutch GP (Zandvoort) (Sprint)

Sep 4–6 — Italian GP (Monza)

Sep 11–13 — Spanish GP (Madrid)*

Sep 24–26 — Azerbaijan GP (Baku)

Oct 9–11 — Singapore GP (Singapore) (Sprint)

Oct 23–25 — United States GP (Austin)

Oct 30–Nov 1 — Mexico City GP (Mexico City)

Nov 6–8 — São Paulo GP (São Paulo)

Nov 19–21 — Las Vegas GP (Las Vegas)

Nov 27–29 — Qatar GP (Lusail)

Dec 4–6 — Abu Dhabi GP (Yas Marina)

*Madrid is subject to FIA circuit homologation.

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How to watch F1 in 2026 (U.S.)

Apple TV is the exclusive U.S. broadcast partner starting in 2026, with every practice, qualifying, Sprint session, and Grand Prix available in the Apple TV app.

Some races and all practice sessions are slated to be available for free in the Apple TV app (per F1’s announcement).

F1 TV Premium continues in the U.S. via an Apple TV subscription only (and is included for Apple TV subscribers, per F1).

Outside the U.S., broadcast partners vary — check local listings or the official F1 site/app for your region.