NewzAs of Thursday, six of the 23 drivers on the Formula One grid remain in contention for the 2026 Drivers' Championship, with seven races remaining until the final Grand Prix. Among the confirmed contenders are Mercedes-AMG Petronas teammates Kimi Antonelli of Italy, who leads with 320 points, and George Russell of Great Britain, who holds 236 points.
The announcement highlights the current standings and the narrowing field of title hopefuls as the 2026 season enters its final stretch. With nearly a third of the season's remaining races ahead, the battle for the championship focuses heavily on the performance of the front-running Mercedes squad.
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