# 2026 Sprint Race Champions

> George Russell and Charles Leclerc share 34 sprint race points for 2026.
- Title: 2026 Sprint Race Champions · RaceFans | Shortify
- Summary: George Russell and Charles Leclerc share 34 sprint race points for 2026. George Russell and Charles Leclerc both earned 34 points in Formula 1's 2026 sprint…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T07:15:52+00:00
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- Topics: formula 1, sprint race, george russell, charles leclerc, drivers championship, f1, sports, cars
## 2026 Sprint Race Points
Formula 1 held six sprint races in 2026 with four different drivers winning.
## Russell and Leclerc Tie
George Russell and Charles Leclerc both earned 34 points from sprint races in 2026.
## Points Breakdown
Russell won three sprint races, Leclerc won one, Norris scored 33 points, and Antonelli earned 31.
## Midfield Struggles
Most drivers scored no points in sprint races, with only 12 drivers earning points across the grid.
## Key takeaway

George Russell and Charles Leclerc both earned 34 points in Formula 1's 2026 sprint races, making them joint sprint race champions.