F1 midseason grades for all 11 teams: One A and one F, but plenty just scraping by

At the midseason point of the 2026 Formula 1 season, Mercedes leads the championship after winning eight of 11 grands prix, including six consecutive victories to open the year. Kimi Antonelli claimed the majority of those wins, with teammate George Russell adding two, though Ferrari has closed the gap to 72 points. The Athletic's F1 experts Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman issued midterm report cards to all 11 teams, with grades ranging from an A to an F, as the season resumes with the Dutch GP on August 21-23.