Mercedes is absolutely crushing it in the new 2026 F1 era. The Brackley squad sits atop the Constructors' Championship with 379 points and a commanding 9/10 rating, thanks to a brilliant aerodynamic package and the breakthrough performances of young sensation Kimi Antonelli. The kid's leading the Drivers' Championship with six wins already, while George Russell provides solid consistency alongside him. It's the kind of one-two punch that makes rivals nervous. There's one nagging worry though, and that's reliability. Mercedes has been dealing with some dependability concerns, and if those problems persist into the second half of the season, they could become a real headache.

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Ferrari's sitting comfortably in second place with 307 points, but team principal Frederic Vasseur knows things could be much better. The Scuderia gets a 7.5/10 rating because while the SF-26 clearly has the pace, execution has been lacking. Lewis Hamilton has finally found his rhythm at Maranello and rediscovered his competitiveness, but Charles Leclerc's campaign has been a mixed bag. He delivered a stunning victory at Silverstone but has had his share of frustrating weekends too. The real problem? Poor pit wall decisions and some avoidable penalties have cost Ferrari precious points. That 72-point gap to Mercedes after just half a season could've been much smaller with better strategy.

Behind the leaders, McLaren earned a 7/10 rating despite some inconsistency. Lando Norris finally got his breakthrough win at Hungary just before the break, which gave the whole team a massive lift. Oscar Piastri has been dealt bad luck and technical gremlins that've stopped him matching Norris's results. The MCL40 absolutely rockets at tracks needing big downforce, but it's not been quick everywhere. When it's dialed in though, it can fight at the front.

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Red Bull's struggling in fourth with a 6/10 rating and just 177 points. The new car's proved difficult and sketchy at the limit, meaning Max Verstappen's had to produce some heroic performances just to grab podiums and mask the package's weaknesses. Isack Hadjar's been consistent, but the overall vibe is clear: Red Bull no longer has the technical edge that made them unbeatable. Without Max doing his thing out there, they'd be in even deeper trouble.

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Racing Bulls has been the genuine surprise package, earning an impressive 8/10 rating despite being in the midfield with only 66 points. Liam Lawson has impressed with his performances and shows the small team can punch above its weight in this new era. The contrast across the grid tells the story of 2026 so far: some teams have nailed the new regulations while others are still searching for answers.

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