Hamilton at Ferrari 2026: One Win, Seven Podiums
Lewis Hamilton has one win, seven podiums and one pole for Ferrari in 2026, and he sits third in the standings on 259 points. His win came at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and he took pole and second place in Mexico City. He is two points behind Max Verstappen, nine ahead of George Russell and 14 ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc.
Last updated: November 3, 2026. Numbers are through the Mexico City Grand Prix (Round 19) unless noted.
How has Lewis Hamilton done at Ferrari in 2026?
The seven-time world champion has been a steady podium threat for Ferrari this year. Here are his numbers.
| 2026 season (through the Mexico City Grand Prix) | Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Championship position | 3rd |
| Points | 259 |
| Grands Prix | 19 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 7 |
| Poles | 1 |
Source: Formula 1 driver profile. Career (through Mexico City): 399 Grands Prix, 106 wins, 105 poles, 209 podiums and seven world championships.
When did Hamilton win in 2026?
Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June, finishing 19.561 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, with Lando Norris third (official result). It was Ferrari’s first win of the season. At the U.S. Grand Prix he finished fourth, 18.515 seconds behind winner Kimi Antonelli, while Leclerc was second (full Austin results).
How does Hamilton compare with Charles Leclerc?
| Driver | Points | Wins | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hamilton | 259 | 1 | 3rd |
| Charles Leclerc | 245 | 1 | 5th |
The two Ferrari drivers are close. Hamilton leads Leclerc by 14 points, and each has one win. Leclerc won in Great Britain; Hamilton won in Barcelona. Ferrari is second in the constructors’ standings with 504 points, behind Mercedes on 630, and has two wins in total. Source: formula1.com results and standings.
What happened to Hamilton in Mexico City?
Hamilton put his Ferrari on pole in Mexico City, 0.009 seconds ahead of George Russell, and set the fastest lap in the race (1:19.268 on lap 50). He finished second, 0.799 seconds behind Max Verstappen, for 18 points (official result). Kimi Antonelli finished third and clinched the 2026 world championship, so the title is no longer open for Hamilton. Read the full Mexico City GP 2026 results.
What is left of Hamilton’s season?
Four races remain after Mexico City: São Paulo, Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. See our F1 schedule 2026 for U.S. start times. With the drivers’ title decided, Hamilton is fighting for second place: he is two points behind Verstappen and nine ahead of Russell. For Ferrari, the goals are to keep second in the constructors’ championship, 126 points behind Mercedes, and to add to its two wins.
Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari: frequently asked questions
Hamilton has one win in 2026, the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, through the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hamilton is third with 259 points after the Mexico City Grand Prix, two points behind Max Verstappen and nine ahead of George Russell.
Hamilton leads Leclerc 259 to 245 in points, and each has one win, so the two are close.
No. Kimi Antonelli clinched the 2026 title at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Hamilton is now fighting for second place in the championship.
Seven podiums through the Mexico City Grand Prix, according to Formula 1.
Related reading
- F1 standings 2026
- Antonelli title scenarios
- F1 teams and drivers 2026
- US Grand Prix results 2026
- F1 schedule 2026
This article is part of our F1 2026 season hub.
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