Who is F1 2026's best driver so far? Our verdict

Eleven races into the 2026 Formula 1 season, The Race has named Kimi Antonelli as the standout driver so far. Antonelli has recorded six wins, and whenever he has finished a race he has placed in the top three. Despite minor issues such as a crash in FP3 in Australia and track-limits violations, his consistency and dominant performances — including a commanding Monaco weekend — have set him apart from the other 21 drivers on the grid.