Mercedes leads Formula 1 mid-season grades with Aston Martin struggling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
At the halfway mark of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Mercedes holds a strong position, led by driver Kimi Antonelli, who has won six races. George Russell, the pre-season favorite, trails by 59 points. Aston Martin's season has faced significant challenges, leaving the team ranked last in a mid-season report. With ongoing difficulties including car vibrations and power unit failures, there is little positive news, despite some recent upgrades showing potential for improvement. The report assesses all 11 teams ahead of the summer break, highlighting issues particularly at Aston Martin and Williams, who have struggled for points recently.
- •Mercedes leads the standings with Kimi Antonelli winning six races.
- •George Russell trails Antonelli by 59 points.
- •Aston Martin ranks last due to multiple performance issues.
- •Williams has only secured 11 points so far this season.
- •Recent upgrades for Aston Martin show some potential for improvement.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — F1 2026 mid-season grades: Mercedes riding high but where do calamitous Aston Martin rank?
"At the halfway stage of the season, The Independent ranks and grades all 11 teams after the first 11 rounds of the year
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