Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes graded at 2026 summer break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season has reached its midway point, with Mercedes leading the pack, driven by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari and McLaren have shown promising performances, but Aston Martin is struggling significantly, currently holding an F grade. Cadillac F1, in its inaugural season, has yet to score points, facing challenges with veteran drivers Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas. The FIA had previously canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix due to regional conflicts, impacting the season’s schedule. With the Las Vegas Grand Prix and United States Grand Prix set to take place later this summer, teams are looking to improve their standings.
- •Mercedes is leading, highlighted by 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli.
- •Aston Martin receives an F grade, struggling under Fernando Alonso.
- •Cadillac has yet to score points in their first season.
- •New technical regulations have challenged teams in the 2026 season.
- •Upcoming races include the Las Vegas Grand Prix and United States Grand Prix.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Grading Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and other F1 teams at the 2026 summer break
"Mercedes, led by Kimi Antonelli, has pulled ahead in the first half of the 2026 F1 season. But Ferrari and McLaren have had strong moments.
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