+0.069 F1 2026 Mid-Season Review: Mercedes Chaos, Ferrari's Gamble & McLaren's Rise

We're halfway through the 2026 season, and it's been chaos. In this mid-season review, we break down everything that's actually happened: Mercedes' internal drama and the technical truth behind George Russell's anti-stall issues, Kimi Antonelli's rise as a genuine threat, and whether Ferrari's engine gamble is genius or a coping mechanism heading into the second half.We also cover Lewis Hamilton's growing influence on Ferrari's dynamics, McLaren's resurgence and the Piastri-Norris team politics simmering underneath it, Red Bull's ongoing second-seat curse and Hadjar's emergence, plus our mid-season awards for best drivers, teams, and races so far.Constructors' battle. Driver rivalries. Engine strategy. Team politics. All of it, unpacked.Is Mercedes sabotaging George, or is Antonelli just that good? Drop your take below — and stick around for the full breakdown.0:00 - F1 Mid-Season Review & Host Intro2:09 - The Constructors' Championship Battle5:47 - Mercedes' Engine Dominance & Technical Secrets7:17 - George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli: The Internal Rivalry10:58 - The Truth Behind George Russell's Anti-Stall Incidents16:17 - Corner Speed, Battery Deployment & Driving Styles23:58 - Ferrari's Engine Strategy: Genius or Coping Mechanism?29:42 - FIA Start Procedure Rule Changes Explained33:12 - How Lewis Hamilton Will Change Ferrari's Dynamics41:41 - Ferrari's Path to the Constructors' Title46:55 - McLaren's Resurgence: Unlocking the Mercedes PU53:01 - Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris: Team Politics1:01:10 - Red Bull's Second Seat Curse & Hadjar's Rise1:06:24 - Mid-Season Awards: Best Drivers and Teams1:11:08 - The Melons of the Season: Aston Martin & Mercedes Politics1:17:51 - Best Races of the Year: Canada & Silverstone Drama1:29:03 - Outro & Pit Board Fan Appreciation