2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners

The 2026 F1 World Championship returned to Spain with the momentum of the season firmly behind Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes driver having become the dominant force of the campaign, stringing together five consecutive victories to build a commanding 66-point advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Championship. As Formula 1 settled into the heart of its European summer stretch, the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix provided the next major test in a title fight increasingly shaped by Antonelli’s remarkable consistency and the relentless pace of the Silver Arrows.

Few circuits know the current generation of Formula 1 machinery better than Barcelona-Catalunya. Although the championship officially began elsewhere, the story of the 2026 season started here back in January when teams spent five days putting the sport’s radically redesigned cars through their first serious test. The sweeping technical regulations introduced in 2026 transforming the look, feel and performance of Formula 1, making pre-season running at Montmeló invaluable as engineers and drivers worked to unlock the potential of an entirely new era of racing.

Now, six months later, Formula 1 returned to the Catalan venue with far more answers — and perhaps a few new questions. This weekend’s event carried the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix title, reflecting both the city and the community, while Spain’s national Grand Prix designation shifted to the all-new Madrid race scheduled for September.

Pole position
Driver	George Russell	Mercedes
Time	1:14.679
Fastest lap
Driver	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari
Time	1:20.122 on lap 44
Podium
First	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari
Second	George Russell	Mercedes
Third	Lando Norris	McLaren

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Stats

For decades, teams have regarded the Montmeló circuit as one of the sport’s most valuable performance benchmarks, with success here often translating into competitiveness at a wide variety of tracks throughout the remainder of the season.

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The layout combines two lengthy straights with a demanding sequence of corners that range from slow-speed technical sections to sweeping, high-speed bends. As a result, engineers are forced to find a delicate balance between straight-line efficiency and aerodynamic performance, making Barcelona one of the clearest indicators of a car’s overall package.

Particularly crucial are the circuit’s long-radius corners, which place enormous demands on aerodynamic stability and tyre management. Drivers spend extended periods carrying significant speed through turns such as Turn 3 and the fast final sector, exposing any weaknesses in downforce generation or balance.

The return to the circuit’s original final sector layout in 2023 further enhanced the racing spectacle. By removing the slow chicane that previously interrupted the run to the finish line, drivers would now carry considerably more speed through the final two corners before accelerating onto the pit straight. The change is designed to increase overtaking opportunities into Turn 1, with cars able to follow more closely through the high-speed final sector and benefit from a stronger slipstream effect heading into the heavy braking zone at the end of the straight.

Weekend Schedule

Date	Session	Local Time
12 June 2026	Free Practice 1 (FP1)	11:30 am – 12:30 pm local time
12 June 2026	Free Practice 2 (FP2)	3:00 pm – 4:00 pm local time
13 June 2026	Free Practice 3 (FP3)	11:30 am – 12:30 pm local time
13 June 2026	Qualifying	2:00 pm – 3:00 pm local time
14 June 2026	Race	1:00 pm local time

Championship background

The season arrived in Barcelona at a fascinating crossroads. What initially appeared to be one of the most open title fights in recent memory had, over the opening phase of the campaign, been increasingly defined by the emergence of Kimi Antonelli as the championship’s benchmark driver. The Mercedes star extended his extraordinary winning streak to five races with victory in Monaco, strengthening his grip on the Drivers’ Championship and arriving in Spain with a substantial advantage over his nearest challengers.

With the European season now fully underway, the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix represented one of the most important reference points of the year. Traditionally a venue where teams introduce major development packages, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has long been regarded as one of Formula 1’s most complete examinations of car performance. Its combination of high-speed corners, technical sections, and tyre-sensitive characteristics often provides the clearest indication yet of the true competitive order, making this weekend a potentially decisive moment in the championship’s trajectory.

Behind Antonelli, the battle among the chasing pack remained intense. Lewis Hamilton continued to edge closer to a breakthrough first victory for Ferrari, having followed up strong recent performances with consecutive runner-up finishes. The seven-time World Champion had established himself as Antonelli’s closest challenger in the standings, while Ferrari’s improving form made the Scuderia an increasingly regular threat at the front of the field.

The spotlight would also fall heavily on George Russell, whose championship challenge had lost momentum after a difficult run of results. Widely tipped as a pre-season favourite, the Briton had slipped behind Hamilton to third in the standings and now faced the daunting task of overturning a 68-point deficit to his Mercedes team-mate. Barcelona could prove a pivotal weekend in determining whether Russell could reignite his title ambitions before the gap became unmanageable.

Elsewhere, both Lando Norris and Max Verstappen arrived in Spain seeking an immediate response after disappointing outings in Monaco. Technical failures forced both drivers into retirement, continuing a frustrating pattern of inconsistency for McLaren and Red Bull despite flashes of front-running pace throughout the season. With upgrades expected across the grid and a circuit renowned for exposing strengths and weaknesses alike, Barcelona offered an ideal opportunity for both teams to re-establish themselves in the championship fight.

Race entries

FP1 saw one of the busiest rookie appearances of the season, with seven reserve and development drivers taking part.

Mercedes fielded Fred Vesti in place of Kimi Antonelli, with the long-time Mercedes reserve making another FP1 appearance. Ferrari handed Dino Beganovic the car of Lewis Hamilton, while McLaren gave reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli his first FP1 outing in place of Lando Norris. At Red Bull, experienced reserve Ayumu Iwasa replaced Isack Hadjar, and Williams ran reserve driver Luke Browning instead of Alex Albon.

The remaining changes saw Audi hand Paul Aron an FP1 opportunity in place of Nico Hülkenberg, continuing the Estonian’s growing F1 experience despite being Alpine’s reserve driver. Cadillac also gave an FP1 debut to American Colton Herta, who replaced Sergio Pérez. Of the seven rookies, Fornaroli and Herta were making their first-ever FP1 appearances, while Vesti, Beganovic, Iwasa, Browning and Aron all brought previous practice-session experience.

For the remainder of the weekend, the lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2026 season’s entry list, featuring no reserve drivers for the race.

Tyre choices

Pirelli opted for a more aggressive tyre allocation than is traditionally seen at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, selecting the C2 as the Hard, C3 as the Medium and C4 as the Soft compound. The choice represented a step softer than the combinations typically used at the Spanish venue and was made with the intention of creating a wider range of strategic possibilities, encouraging multiple pit-stop races and increasing the likelihood of teams incorporating the Hard compound into their race plans.

As has traditionally been the case at Barcelona, thermal degradation was expected to be the dominant factor. The circuit’s abrasive asphalt, which is among the oldest surfaces still in regular Formula 1 use, places considerable demands on tyre management throughout a stint. Wear rates are significant, but controlling temperatures is often the greater challenge, with the front axle typically proving the limiting factor over longer runs.

With the event taking place deeper into the European summer than in previous seasons, track temperatures were expected to be higher than those commonly experienced at Barcelona, potentially increasing thermal degradation and making tyre management an even more important factor in determining race strategy.

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Free Practice

George Russell gave Mercedes the perfect start to the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in FP1 with a 1m16.363s lap, finishing ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The session featured seven rookie drivers as teams fulfilled mandatory practice requirements, while several drivers encountered issues, including Carlos Sainz’s early Williams problem, Luke Browning’s electrical failure that prevented him from completing a lap, and Max Verstappen’s balance concerns despite finishing fourth. Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli impressed in fifth for McLaren.

Lando Norris topped a closely fought FP2, edging Mercedes’ George Russell by just 0.009s, with Oscar Piastri a further 0.048s behind as only 0.057s covered the top three. The session provided a more representative picture of the competitive order with all 22 regular drivers back in action, although grip and tyre degradation proved major talking points throughout the field. Russell, Verstappen and several others battled balance issues, while a brief Virtual Safety Car interrupted running after Liam Lawson stopped at the pit exit. Charles Leclerc finished fourth ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Verstappen, while McLaren’s pace and long-run consistency left the reigning constructors’ champions looking strong heading into the remainder of the Barcelona weekend.

George Russell continued Mercedes’ impressive form by topping Free Practice 3 with a 1m15.679s lap, finishing ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The final practice session before qualifying was disrupted by a red flag after Valtteri Bottas became stranded in the gravel at Turn 10 following a reported brake failure, while soaring track temperatures of 50°C made grip and tyre management increasingly difficult. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli ended the session seventh after multiple laps were compromised by traffic and was placed under investigation for alleged erratic driving.

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Free Practice 1 Classification

FP1 of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was held on 12 June 2026

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time / Gap	Laps
1	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:16.363	27
2	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.203s	29
3	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.520s	29
4	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.684s	29
5	67	Leonardo Fornaroli	McLaren	+0.853s	22
6	97	Paul Aron	Audi	+0.958s	24
7	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.109s	24
8	38	Dino Beganovic	Ferrari	+1.415s	30
9	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	+1.441s	29
10	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.530s	28
11	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	+1.809s	25
12	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	+1.846s	28
13	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+1.930s	27
14	36	Ayumu Iwasa	Red Bull Racing	+1.935s	21
15	72	Frederik Vesti	Mercedes	+2.002s	28
16	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	+2.009s	27
17	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+2.145s	23
18	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	+2.551s	23
19	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+3.704s	23
20	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+3.955s	21
21	25	Colton Herta	Cadillac	+4.334s	27

Free Practice 2 Classification

FP2 of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was held on 12 June 2026

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time / Gap	Laps
1	1	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:15.426	30
2	63	George Russell	Mercedes	+0.009s	28
3	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.057s	24
4	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.373s	29
5	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+0.589s	31
6	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.895s	33
7	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	+0.985s	29
8	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	+1.185s	27
9	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+1.205s	28
10	6	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	+1.248s	30
11	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Audi	+1.508s	31
12	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	+1.519s	31
13	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.541s	8
14	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+1.594s	29
15	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.625s	30
16	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.834s	29
17	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	+2.112s	29
18	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	+2.799s	6
19	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	+3.364s	29
20	11	Sergio Perez	Cadillac	+3.835s	34
21	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+3.860s	21
22	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+4.033s	20

Free Practice 3 Classification

FP3 of the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was held on 13 June 2026

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Time / Gap	Laps
1	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:15.679	11
2	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.214s	12
3	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.243s	17
4	1	Lando Norris	McLaren	+0.246s	15
5	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+0.702s	16
6	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.755s	12
7	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+0.821s	12
8	6	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	+1.005s	15
9	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Audi	+1.282s	22
10	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	+1.341s	16
11	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	+1.348s	13
12	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.645s	15
13	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.904s	15
14	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.946s	14
15	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+2.051s	19
16	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	+2.361s	15
17	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	+2.712s	13
18	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	+2.733s	15
19	11	Sergio Perez	Cadillac	+3.012s	21
20	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+3.817s	18
21	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	+4.283s	14
22	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+4.424s	17

Qualifying

George Russell produced a sensational lap of 1m14.679s to claim pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, securing his third pole of the 2026 season and reinforcing Mercedes’ strong form throughout the weekend. After a disappointing outing in Monaco, the Briton responded in emphatic fashion, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who delivered a superb final effort to put his Ferrari on the front row for the first time in several races. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed the top three, his lowest Grand Prix qualifying result of the season so far, while Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top six.

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The biggest drama came in Q3 when Charles Leclerc crashed out after running among the frontrunners throughout qualifying. The Ferrari driver failed to set a representative lap time in the final shootout and was left tenth despite possessing the pace to challenge for the front rows. Behind the leading teams, Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg impressed by qualifying eighth and ninth respectively, while Aston Martin endured a difficult afternoon with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll locking out the back row.

Qualifying Classification

Qualifying for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was held on 13 June 2026

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Laps
1	63	George Russell	Mercedes	1:15.717	1:15.228	1:14.679	13
2	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	1:15.625	1:15.418	1:14.743	14
3	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	1:15.977	1:15.295	1:14.998	14
4	1	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:16.287	1:15.361	1:15.001	14
5	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	1:16.352	1:15.484	1:15.021	12
6	6	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	1:16.427	1:15.754	1:15.077	14
7	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	1:16.138	1:15.518	1:15.090	15
8	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	1:16.673	1:15.585	1:16.542	14
9	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Audi	1:16.066	1:15.768	1:16.657	17
10	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	1:15.964	1:15.281	DNF	8
11	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	1:16.425	1:15.840		8
12	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	1:16.616	1:16.001		9
13	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	1:16.590	1:16.191		12
14	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	1:16.599	1:16.261		12
15	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	1:16.571	1:16.389		15
16	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	1:16.881	1:17.827		15
17	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	1:17.073			9
18	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	1:17.424			9
19	11	Sergio Perez	Cadillac	1:17.545			6
20	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	1:17.757			9
21	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	1:18.758			8
22	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	1:18.815			8

What happened in the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix?

Lewis Hamilton produced a masterclass of pace, strategy and tyre management to claim his first Grand Prix victory as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending Mercedes’ unbeaten run in 2026 and dramatically reshaping the championship picture after Kimi Antonelli suffered a late retirement.

The seven-time World Champion converted Ferrari’s bold strategic gamble into one of the most significant victories of the season, defeating George Russell and Lando Norris after a race that featured contrasting fortunes for many of the leading contenders. While Hamilton celebrated a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium, championship leader Antonelli endured heartbreak when a mechanical failure forced him out just four laps from the finish.

The result not only delivered Hamilton’s first victory in nearly two years, but also injected fresh momentum into both Ferrari’s campaign and the battle for the 2026 F1 World Championship.

Starting alongside pole-sitter Russell on the front row, Hamilton’s race initially appeared compromised by Ferrari’s decision to place him on the soft compound tyre. The strategy failed to provide the launch advantage the team had hoped for and prevented him from challenging immediately for the lead during the opening lap.

However, Ferrari had already committed to a far more ambitious plan.

Rather than following the conventional route taken by many of their rivals, the Scuderia elected to build Hamilton’s race around an aggressive three-stop strategy. The approach carried risks around traffic and tyre life but offered a significant pace advantage if executed correctly around one of Formula 1’s most demanding circuits.

As the race unfolded, the strategy proved inspired.

The crucial moment arrived when a Virtual Safety Car period allowed Hamilton to make one of his pit stops with significantly reduced time loss. The free stop instantly strengthened Ferrari’s position and handed the Briton a strategic advantage that Mercedes struggled to neutralise.

From that point onward, Hamilton delivered a series of relentless qualifying-style laps. Consistently extracting pace from fresh tyres, he gradually stretched his advantage over the pursuing Mercedes drivers and controlled the final stages of the race with the authority that has defined so many victories throughout his career.

When the chequered flag fell after 66 laps, Hamilton crossed the line to secure a landmark first Ferrari victory and one of the most memorable wins of the season.

Behind him, Russell was forced to settle for second place despite Mercedes once again demonstrating strong outright pace throughout the weekend. The Briton had appeared well-positioned to challenge for victory but ultimately found himself unable to respond to Ferrari’s superior strategy and Hamilton’s relentless pace in the closing stages.

Lando Norris completed the podium for McLaren in third, securing another valuable result for the reigning Constructors’ Champions and helping to create a historic all-British top three. It marked the first occasion since 1968 that three British drivers had shared a Formula 1 podium, adding another layer of significance to an already memorable afternoon.

Russell’s route to second place was far from straightforward.

In the latter stages of the race, he was overtaken by team-mate Antonelli, who once again looked capable of extending his remarkable run of form. The Italian appeared on course for another strong result before disaster struck on Lap 62 of 66 when a technical issue abruptly ended his race.

The retirement represented one of the biggest shocks of the season and potentially one of the most significant moments in the championship fight so far. Having arrived in Spain with a commanding advantage at the top of the standings, Antonelli left Barcelona having seen a substantial opportunity disappear.

Red Bull emerged with a solid if unspectacular points haul. Max Verstappen led the team’s efforts in fourth position after another combative afternoon, while Isack Hadjar continued his impressive campaign by finishing sixth. Between them was Oscar Piastri, whose fifth-place finish delivered important points for McLaren despite the Australian never quite matching the pace of the drivers around him.

Alpine enjoyed one of its strongest weekends of the year.

Pierre Gasly secured seventh place, while Franco Colapinto followed closely behind in eighth after an excellent performance throughout the race. However, the Argentine’s result remains subject to post-race scrutiny after stewards announced an investigation into a potential yellow flag infringement.

Racing Bulls continued their impressive recent form by placing both cars inside the points once again. Liam Lawson finished ninth and Arvid Lindblad tenth, securing a second consecutive double points finish for the team and further underlining the progress made by the Faenza-based outfit.

Just outside the top ten, Gabriel Bortoleto narrowly missed out on points in eleventh for Audi, with Carlos Sainz finishing twelfth in front of his home crowd. Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez were the final classified finishers in thirteenth and fourteenth, respectively.

Alex Albon was officially classified eighteenth despite reaching the finish. The Williams driver lost significant ground after making an unscheduled stop to address a technical issue and ultimately completed the race eight laps behind the leading group.

Reliability proved to be one of the defining themes of the afternoon.

No fewer than seven drivers failed to reach the chequered flag, with mechanical issues accounting for every retirement. Alongside Antonelli’s heartbreaking exit, Ferrari also suffered disappointment when Charles Leclerc retired late in the race after recovering strongly from his difficult qualifying session.

Aston Martin endured another difficult weekend as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll retired before the finish, denying Alonso’s home fans any opportunity to celebrate a points finish. Cadillac elected to retire Valtteri Bottas’ car as a precautionary measure, while Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg was forced out after spending much of the race in contention for points.

The final retirement came late in the event when Ollie Bearman parked his Haas, adding to an unusually lengthy list of mechanical casualties.

While the attrition reshaped the final classification, nothing could overshadow Hamilton’s achievement. After months of adaptation following his high-profile switch to Ferrari, the Briton finally delivered the victory both he and the Scuderia had been chasing.

On a weekend that began with Mercedes appearing to hold the upper hand, it was Hamilton and Ferrari who ultimately left Barcelona with the biggest prize of all — and a championship battle that suddenly looked considerably more open than it did just 24 hours earlier.

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix race results

The 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was held on Sunday 14th June at 1:00 pm local time.

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Laps	Time / Retired	Pts.
1	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	66	01:32:28	25
2	63	George Russell	Mercedes	66	+19.561s	18
3	1	Lando Norris	McLaren	66	+23.719s	15
4	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	66	+40.497s	12
5	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	66	+58.661s	10
6	6	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	65	+1 lap	8
7	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	65	+1 lap	6
8	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	65	+1 lap	4
9	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	65	+1 lap	2
10	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	65	+1 lap	1
11	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	64	+2 laps	0
12	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	64	+2 laps	0
13	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	64	+2 laps	0
14	11	Sergio Perez	Cadillac	63	+3 laps	0
15	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	62	DNF	0
16	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	61	DNF	0
17	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	60	DNF	0
NC	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	55	+11 laps	0
NC	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	37	DNF	0
NC	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Audi	29	DNF	0
NC	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	15	DNF	0
NC	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	5	DNF	0

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Fastest Laps

Pos.	No.	Driver	Team	Lap	Time of Day	Time	Avg. Speed
1	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	44	16:05:14	1:20.122	209.245
2	6	Isack Hadjar	Red Bull Racing	61	16:28:35	1:20.150	209.172
3	3	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	42	16:02:59	1:20.230	208.964
4	1	Lando Norris	McLaren	37	15:55:17	1:20.232	208.959
5	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	47	16:09:44	1:20.379	208.576
6	63	George Russell	Mercedes	43	16:03:57	1:20.640	207.901
7	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	46	16:08:01	1:20.704	207.736
8	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	46	16:08:30	1:20.835	207.400
9	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Audi	57	16:23:03	1:21.446	205.844
10	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas F1 Team	65	16:35:31	1:21.643	205.347
11	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	65	16:35:13	1:21.744	205.093
12	41	Arvid Lindblad	Racing Bulls	46	16:08:34	1:21.914	204.668
13	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	44	16:05:25	1:21.960	204.553
14	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	60	16:27:12	1:22.061	204.301
15	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas F1 Team	44	16:05:53	1:22.419	203.414
16	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	44	16:05:29	1:22.449	203.340
17	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	46	16:08:18	1:22.691	202.745
18	11	Sergio Perez	Cadillac	45	16:06:46	1:22.820	202.429
19	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Audi	2	15:06:22	1:23.447	200.908
20	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	28	15:43:07	1:25.366	196.392
21	77	Valtteri Bottas	Cadillac	3	15:07:54	1:25.745	195.523
22	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	3	15:07:56	1:25.904	195.162

2026 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings

Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

2026 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings

POS	Driver	Nationality	Car	PTS
1	Kimi Antonelli	ITA	Mercedes	156
2	Lewis Hamilton	GBR	Ferrari	115
3	George Russell	GBR	Mercedes	106
4	Charles Leclerc	MON	Ferrari	75
5	Lando Norris	GBR	McLaren	73
6	Oscar Piastri	AUS	McLaren	68
7	Max Verstappen	NED	Red Bull Racing	55
8	Pierre Gasly	FRA	Alpine	41
9	Isack Hadjar	FRA	Red Bull Racing	34
10	Liam Lawson	NZL	Racing Bulls	26
11	Franco Colapinto	ARG	Alpine	19
12	Oliver Bearman	GBR	Haas F1 Team	18
13	Arvid Lindblad	GBR	Racing Bulls	12
14	Carlos Sainz	ESP	Williams	6
15	Alexander Albon	THA	Williams	5
16	Esteban Ocon	FRA	Haas F1 Team	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto	BRA	Audi	2
18	Fernando Alonso	ESP	Aston Martin	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg	GER	Audi	0
20	Valtteri Bottas	FIN	Cadillac	0
21	Sergio Perez	MEX	Cadillac	0
22	Lance Stroll	CAN	Aston Martin	0

2026 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings

POS	Car	PTS
1	Mercedes	262
2	Ferrari	190
3	McLaren	141
4	Red Bull Racing	89
5	Alpine	60
6	Racing Bulls	38
7	Haas F1 Team	21
8	Williams	11
9	Audi	2
10	Aston Martin	1
11	Cadillac	0