Formula 1 prepares for busy second half of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Formula 1 resumes from its summer break next week, with 12 races scheduled in quick succession. Kimi Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship, holding a 50-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton. The competition remains tight, with drivers like George Russell and Ferrari threatening the top spots. Additionally, discussions around driver movements intensify, focusing on potential shifts for Max Verstappen and others as the season progresses. Teams like Aston Martin and Williams face challenges as they work to improve performance in the second half of the season.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship by 50 points.
- •Lewis Hamilton shows consistent performance aiming for another title.
- •Silly season discussions intensify around driver movements, especially for Verstappen.
- •Aston Martin and Williams struggle to improve their standings.
- •Alpine and Racing Bulls compete closely for fifth in the constructors' championship.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — What to watch for as Formula 1 returns from summer break
"Formula 1 returns from its summer break next week, and ahead of the next 12 races that will come thick and fast, it's important to…
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