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Mercedes leads constructors' championship at F1 summer break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Mercedes leads constructors' championship at F1 summer break

Summary

Heading into the summer break, Mercedes tops the constructors' championship after claiming eight victories in 11 races this season. Kimi Antonelli has risen in the drivers' standings, moving from seventh to first. Meanwhile, Red Bull and McLaren remain in fourth and third, respectively, while Ferrari holds second. The new regulations have shifted the competitive, allowing Mercedes to regain dominance, contrasting with last year's top drivers Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen, who have all dropped in the standings. The scene is set for the second half of the season.

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By the Numbers

•Mercedes has moved from third to first in constructors' standings.
•Kimi Antonelli has climbed to first in the drivers' championship.
•Oscar Piastri drops to seventh after leading last season.
•Lando Norris and Max Verstappen also fell in standings.
•Ferrari maintains second place despite increased points tally.

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What they're saying

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Despite three fewer races having been held than at the same stage last season, and the introduction of a major new set of regulations, the top four teams in the constructors' championship remained unchanged heading into the summer break. The drivers' championship, however, has undergone a significant shift.
— Yahoo Sports

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