F1 standings after Singapore GP as Kimi Antonelli extends lead to George Russell

Formula 1 returns to a fan-favourite circuit this weekend as the Sepang circuit in Malaysia hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix in a one-off event.

George Russell got his season back on track with a first victory in three months at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last time out, pipping Max Verstappen to the line to narrow the deficit on championship leader and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to 66 points.

Antonelli, who crashed out of qualifying, recovered from the back of the grid to finish fifth while Isack Hadjar joined Verstappen on the podium on a positive day for Red Bull. However, it was a tricky day for McLaren and Ferrari, who both struggled for form and pace.

As for this weekend, Bahrain’s original grand prix date in April was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East. The Gulf country have, however, opted to pay the hosting fees to have their name attached to Sepang’s return to the calendar for the first time in nine years this weekend. F1 standings after Singapore GP asF1 standings after Singapore GP asF1 standings after Singapore GP as

Here’s everything you need to know about the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Driver standings after Singapore GP

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 340 points

2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 238 points

3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 229 points

4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 221 points

5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 215 points

6. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 201 points

7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 138 points

8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 97 points

9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 75 points

10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 41 points

11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 38 points

12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 27 points

13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 23 points

14. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) – 13 points

15. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 10 points

16. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 7 points

17. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 7 points

18. Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 7 points

19. Alex Albon (Williams) – 5 points

20. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) – 1 point

21. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0 points

22. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0 points

23. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) – 0 points

Constructor standings after Singapore GP (TBC)

1. Mercedes – 561 points

2. Ferrari – 418 points

3. McLaren – 317 points

4. Red Bull – 306 points

5. Racing Bulls – 94 points

6. Alpine – 68 points

7. Haas – 30 points

8. Audi – 19 points

9. Williams – 12 points

10. Aston Martin – 7 points

11. Cadillac – 0 points

What is the 2026 race calendar?

ROUND 16 – MALAYSIA/BAHRAIN

Sepang International Circuit – 2-4 October

ROUND 17 – SINGAPORE (sprint weekend)

Marina Bay Street Circuit – 9-11 October

ROUND 18 – UNITED STATES

Circuit of the Americas, Austin – 23-25 October

ROUND 19 – MEXICO

Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City – 30 October-1 November

ROUND 20 – BRAZIL

Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo – 6-8 November

ROUND 21 – LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas Street Circuit – 19-21 November

ROUND 22 – QATAR

Lusail International Circuit – 27-29 November

ROUND 23 – ABU DHABI

Yas Marina Circuit – 4-6 December