Hamilton Targets Second Place for Ferrari in F1 Standings
Lewis Hamilton aims to secure second in the Constructors' Championship for Ferrari as the season heads to Mexico.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Motorsports
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Lewis Hamilton is looking to solidify Ferrari’s second-place standing in the Constructors' Championship with five races remaining on the 2026 schedule. Ferrari currently holds a 119-point lead over Red Bull and McLaren in the standings.
Why it matters
Securing second place marks a significant improvement over Ferrari's fourth-place finish in 2025 and establishes a crucial foundation for the next racing season. Hamilton intends to use the final races to test performance upgrades for future vehicle development.
Ferrari leads Red Bull and McLaren by 119 points for second place, with Lewis Hamilton holding 241 championship points compared to Kimi Antonelli's 365. There are five races remaining on the 2026 schedule.
The players
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is a multi-time Formula 1 world champion currently driving for the Ferrari team.
Ferrari
Ferrari is a storied Italian luxury sports car manufacturer and the oldest active team in Formula 1 racing.
George Russell
George Russell is a competitive Formula 1 driver who currently holds 242 championship points.
Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli is a professional driver who has accumulated 365 championship points this season.
Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen is the last driver to win a world title for Ferrari, achieving the feat in 2007.
The details
Ferrari has historically secured 15 Constructors' Championships, though the team has not claimed the title since 2008. With Hamilton and George Russell performing well, the team looks to build on results like third-place finishes in Bahrain, Singapore, and Austin.
Timeline
2007 was the year Kimi Raikkonen last won a world title for Ferrari.
2008 marks the last time Ferrari won the Constructors' Championship.
2025 was the season Ferrari placed fourth in the Constructors' Championship.
October 25, 2026, was when Hamilton received pit service at the U.S. Grand Prix.
October 30, 2026, marks the period leading into the Mexico Grand Prix.
Season Trajectory
Ferrari's current positioning follows the pattern set by the 2008 Ferrari Constructors' Championship win. This season's efforts represent a shift toward reclaiming that historical competitiveness after more than a decade of title drought.
Hamilton's points haul of 241 is critical for holding off rivals in the final five race weekends. The performance gap between Ferrari and its competitors directly impacts the final standing, affecting team prize money and development budget allocations for next year.
The takeaway
Ferrari's attempt to secure second place highlights the team's ongoing effort to return to elite championship contention. Fans should watch the final five races to see if the scheduled car improvements provide the performance boost needed for next season.
Further reading
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