Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 leads the 2026 Constructors' Championship after the Hungarian Grand Prix (26 July 2026) with more than 85 points ahead of the second-placed team
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 26. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
After Round 9 (British GP), Mercedes leads the Constructors' Championship with 333 points, 78 ahead of Ferrari (formula1.com). McLaren endured a 'disastrous start' in 2026 per racingnews365.com and sits behind Ferrari. Races 10 (Belgium, 19 July) and 11 (Hungary, 26 July) are strongly tipped for Antonelli wins and Russell podiums in open platform predictions. Even a conservative net point gain of +4–7 per race over Ferrari pushes the gap above 85. Downside risk: Ferrari double-podiums in both races with poor Mercedes results.
Data basis for this prediction
- formula1.com WCC 2026: Mercedes 333 Pkte, Ferrari 255 Pkte – Vorsprung 78 Punkte (nach Runde 9, Juli 2026)
- racingnews365.com: 'McLaren disastrous start to 2026 season, behind Mercedes' (Juli 2026)
- formula1.com / gpfans.com: 2026 F1 Constructor Standings (Stand 19.07.2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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