Singapore GP 2026: Antonelli closes on title

Andrea Kimi Antonelli left the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix still leading the standings on 340 points after third place, 102 clear of George Russell.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli left the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix with his drivers' championship lead intact after finishing third, as reported by Motorsport.com. He remains first in the standings on 340 points, with Mercedes team-mate George Russell second on 238, a gap of 102 points.

Motorsport.com also reported that Antonelli was recorded for four track-limits violations in Singapore and explained why he avoided a penalty after the race. Away from the result itself, BBC Sport covered discussion over whether the Mercedes driver has changed as an F1 racer as the title moves closer, and separately examined whether he should be considered a generational talent.

Antonelli's broader 2026 record adds context to that run: he has five wins, five poles and 10 podiums from 33 Formula 1 entries. Looking ahead, Autosport, Motorsport.com and RaceFans each reported that he could clinch the championship at the next round in Austin, but that remains a possible scenario rather than a confirmed outcome.