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Why Mercedes are braced for a ‘more intense’ second half to the 2026 F1 season
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team is preparing for a competitive second half of the 2026 season despite leading both the Teams' and Drivers' championships. The team is focusing on reliability and performance consistency as rivals like Ferrari and McLaren close the gap.
Why Mercedes are braced for a ‘more intense’ second half to 2026 At the halfway point of the season, Mercedes lead the Teams' Championship by 72 points, with Kimi Antonelli topping the Drivers' Championship by 50 points.
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