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F1 Drivers' Champion

Kimi Antonelli 38.0%

George Russell 31%

Lando Norris 11.3%

Max Verstappen 6.0%

Polymarket

$151,435,091 Vol.

Kimi Antonelli 38.0%

George Russell 31%

Lando Norris 11.3%

Max Verstappen 6.0%

Polymarket

$151,435,091 Vol.

Kimi Antonelli

$3,057,947 Vol.

38%

George Russell

$1,773,396 Vol.

31%

Lando Norris

$2,181,423 Vol.

11%

Max Verstappen

$2,023,829 Vol.

6%

Oscar Piastri

$1,808,159 Vol.

5%

Charles Leclerc

$2,897,957 Vol.

4%

Lewis Hamilton

$3,845,976 Vol.

2%

Fernando Alonso

$7,129,918 Vol.

<1%

Esteban Ocon

$7,679,940 Vol.

<1%

Nico Hülkenberg

$6,614,572 Vol.

<1%

Gabriel Bortoleto

$9,111,040 Vol.

<1%

Franco Colapinto

$10,294,721 Vol.

<1%

Alexander Albon

$9,921,334 Vol.

<1%

Valtteri Bottas

$10,387,386 Vol.

<1%

Liam Lawson

$9,322,142 Vol.

<1%

Arvid Lindblad

$10,136,657 Vol.

<1%

Carlos Sainz Jr.

$8,803,270 Vol.

<1%

Sergio Pérez

$8,767,524 Vol.

<1%

Isack Hadjar

$6,953,216 Vol.

<1%

Pierre Gasly

$8,924,058 Vol.

<1%

Lance Stroll

$9,781,534 Vol.

<1%

Oliver Bearman

$10,021,888 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season. This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known. If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell lead the 2026 drivers' championship market because Mercedes has adapted best to the new regulations, giving the Brackley squad an early edge in race pace and tire management. Antonelli, in just his second season, has taken multiple grand prix wins and holds a points lead over teammate Russell after the opening rounds, with his aggressive style suiting the ground-effect cars better than Russell's smoother approach. The pair's close implied probabilities reflect this intra-team battle and the uncertainty of how other squads will close the gap as the season progresses. Drivers from McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari trail in the pricing because their teams are still optimizing power units and setups under the revised rules, limiting their realistic paths to the title without major development breakthroughs.

This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season.

This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known.

If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.
Volume
$151,435,091
End Date
Dec 6, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 8, 2025, 7:46 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season. This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known. If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.
This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season. This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known. If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell lead the 2026 drivers' championship market because Mercedes has adapted best to the new regulations, giving the Brackley squad an early edge in race pace and tire management. Antonelli, in just his second season, has taken multiple grand prix wins and holds a points lead over teammate Russell after the opening rounds, with his aggressive style suiting the ground-effect cars better than Russell's smoother approach. The pair's close implied probabilities reflect this intra-team battle and the uncertainty of how other squads will close the gap as the season progresses. Drivers from McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari trail in the pricing because their teams are still optimizing power units and setups under the revised rules, limiting their realistic paths to the title without major development breakthroughs.

This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season.

This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known.

If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.
Volume
$151,435,091
End Date
Dec 6, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 8, 2025, 7:46 PM ET
This market will resolve according to the listed driver that finishes 1st in the driver standings for the 2026 F1 season. This market will resolve as soon as the official results of the final scheduled race of the 2026 F1 season are known. If multiple drivers tie for first place in the drivers standings, this market will resolve according to the tiebreak procedure used by F1 to determine the 2026 F1 Drivers’ champion. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed driver to win the 2026 F1 Drivers Championship based on the rules of F1 (e.g., they are mathematically eliminated from contention), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the F1 season is permanently canceled or has not been completed by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Formula 1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"F1 Drivers' Champion" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 22 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Kimi Antonelli" at 38%, followed by "George Russell" at 31%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 38¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "F1 Drivers' Champion" has generated $151.4 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Dec 9, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "F1 Drivers' Champion," browse the 22 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "F1 Drivers' Champion" is "Kimi Antonelli" at 38%, meaning the market assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "George Russell" at 31%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "F1 Drivers' Champion" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.