5 things to look forward to in the second half of 2026

The 2026 Formula 1 season is set to resume after the summer break, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli leading the World Championship standings. The young Italian driver claimed his first Grand Prix victory in China and followed it up with a win in Japan, becoming the youngest driver ever to lead the championship. Antonelli has accumulated six wins in the first half of the season, despite setbacks including a DNF in Barcelona.