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Yahoo Sports·September 13, 2026
2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli closes in on the title
Mercedes momentum
The Spanish Grand Prix strengthened Mercedes’ grip on the constructors’ championship. The team’s points lead grew again, showing that its season is being built on repeated high finishes rather than occasional standout weekends.
Chasing pack
Ferrari and McLaren both need a sustained run of strong results to remain relevant in the title conversation. Without that, Mercedes can keep widening the margin simply by avoiding major mistakes.
Why it matters
The broader significance is that the constructors’ race is turning into a durability contest rather than a pure speed battle. That usually rewards the most complete package, which so far has been Mercedes.