Our verdict on the best and worst races of F1 2026 so far

The Race team has reviewed the first 11 rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season, highlighting the Barcelona Grand Prix as the standout race, praised for its strategic battle between Lewis Hamilton's aggressive three-stop strategy and Mercedes' two-stop plan. The British Grand Prix was singled out as a low point, with a potentially thrilling finish reportedly derailed by an unspecified incident. Early-season races were also criticized before F1 introduced revised battery management rules to address energy-related issues.