The 2026 Formula 1 championship is already decided, but three races remain, and there is still plenty to settle. Kimi Antonelli is the champion, Mercedes have won the constructors’ title, and the fight for second place is the main storyline heading to Las Vegas.
Antonelli is champion
Kimi Antonelli sealed the 2026 drivers’ championship at the Mexican Grand Prix, according to GPFans. After the São Paulo Grand Prix, he leads with 390 points, 111 clear of Max Verstappen on 279. With only three races left, the most a driver can score is 75 points, so the title can no longer change hands.
Mercedes win the constructors’ title
Mercedes clinched the constructors’ championship in São Paulo. It is their ninth title, which puts them level with Williams on the all-time list, and their first since 2021. Mercedes lead on 652 points, ahead of Ferrari on 512, Red Bull on 401 and McLaren on 398.
The battle for second
Verstappen holds second place on 279 points. George Russell is third on 262 after finishing fourth in Brazil, and Lewis Hamilton is a single point behind him in fourth. Charles Leclerc is close behind his Ferrari team-mate. That means second place, and the prize money and prestige that come with it, is still open.
The three races left
- Las Vegas Grand Prix: weekend of 19 to 21 November. The race starts at 8 pm local time on Saturday, which is about 9:30 am IST on Sunday, 22 November.
- Qatar Grand Prix: 27 to 29 November. The race is at 9:30 pm IST on Sunday, 29 November.
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: 4 to 6 December. The finale is at about 6:30 pm IST on Sunday, 6 December.
Our guides to the Qatar Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have the full session timings in IST.
Why the points still matter
Although the title is settled, points decide the order behind the champion, and they affect driver reputations and contracts. Our guide to the F1 points system explains how each finishing place scores. A win is worth 25 points, so a good weekend can swing the order between Verstappen, Russell and Hamilton.
Where to watch in India
FanCode streams every session in India, including practice and qualifying. Check the pass you need before the Las Vegas weekend, and use app reminders for the early-morning race.
What to watch for
Keep an eye on the gap between Verstappen and Russell, and on whether Hamilton can move ahead of Russell. Mercedes will also be looking to finish the season with strong results, with the championship double already in the bag.
For more race coverage, visit our Formula 1 section.