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F1 2026 constructor battle — Mercedes resurgence.
May 26, 2026 · 4 min read · Live data via Jolpica F1 API
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The constructor battle in F1 2026: Mercedes leads with Antonelli–Russell, Ferrari finds chemistry, McLaren slips.
Five rounds in, the 2026 constructor battle has a clear leader: Mercedes. The W-spec chassis upgrade is working — Antonelli's points haul plus Russell's consistency puts them well clear at the top.
Ferrari sits second. Hamilton's experience meshing with Leclerc has produced an unusually balanced pairing. McLaren's championship hangover is real — Norris hasn't unlocked the new chassis, Piastri is grinding for podiums.
The Red Bull collapse
Verstappen at P7 with just 42 points is the story of the season. The team's narrative is fractured — Verstappen's contract situation has dominated paddock talk and the new ground-effect package isn't dialed in.
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