f1 ferrari 2026: Monza arrives with Ferrari in a two-front fight
Ferrari arrives at Monza for the Italian Grand Prix on 2026-09-06 at 13:00:00Z second in the 2026 constructors’ standings on 338 points, 87 behind Mercedes and 75 ahead of McLaren, while Charles Leclerc is fifth in the drivers’ table on 155 points and 28 off the joint third-place mark. Formula1.com’s standings make the picture clear: Ferrari is in the title frame, but it is not leading either battle.
That is why Monza is a pressure point rather than a nostalgia piece. Ferrari is trying to keep Mercedes in sight in the constructors’ race while Leclerc keeps pushing toward the top four in the drivers’ standings, with the home race arriving at a moment when both fights still matter.
Constructors’ standings before Monza
| Pos | Constructor | Points | Wins | Gap to Leader | Gap to Ferrari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 425 | 8 | 0 | +87 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 338 | 2 | -87 | 0 |
| 3 | McLaren | 263 | 2 | -162 | -75 |
| 4 | Red Bull | — | — | — | — |
Ferrari’s position is straightforward: it is Mercedes’ nearest rival, but the gap is still substantial. It also has McLaren behind it, which means the Scuderia is defending second while trying to keep a title chase alive.
Leclerc’s drivers’ picture
| Driver | Team | Position | Points | Wins | Gap to Leclerc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1 | 242 | 6 | +87 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | 2 | 183 | 2 | +28 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 3 | 183 | 1 | +28 |
| Lando Norris | McLaren | 4 | 159 | 1 | +4 |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 5 | 155 | 1 | 0 |
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | — | — | — | — |
Leclerc is still within reach of the top four, but the window is narrow. He is 4 points behind Norris and 28 behind Russell and Hamilton, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship on 242 points with 6 wins.
Ferrari snapshot
| Metric | Ferrari Figure | Source/Context |
|---|---|---|
| Races | 1,121 | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| Constructors’ championships | 16 | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| Drivers’ championships | 15 | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| Wins | 248 | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| 2025 constructors’ finish | 4th | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| Motor | Ferrari | Formula1.com 2026 team guide |
| FIA entry-list status | Officially listed for 2026 | FIA entry list dated 27 February 2026 |
Ferrari’s 2025 fourth-place finish and its rise to second in 2026 is the relevant context here. Formula1.com’s team guide also lists the motor as Ferrari, and the FIA entry list dated 27 February 2026 confirms the team is on the official 2026 Formula 1 entry list.
What Monza means for Ferrari now
Monza is not about sentiment. It is the next checkpoint in a season where Ferrari has to defend second in the constructors’ championship while Leclerc tries to convert a tight points gap into a top-four push.
That is the live shape of f1 ferrari 2026: one fight against Mercedes at the front of the teams’ table, and another against Norris, Russell and Hamilton in the drivers’ standings. Ferrari gets its home race with both still open.