Mercedes Dominance: Mercedes currently leads both championships. Their new power unit appears to have a significant advantage in energy deployment, allowing George Russell (Australia winner) and Kimi Antonelli (China winner) to control races from the front.
Ferrari & Hamilton: After a slow start in 2025, Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium for Ferrari in China. While the Ferraris show strong single-lap pace, they have struggled with tyre management in longer stints compared to Mercedes.
Red Bull Struggles: The transition to Red Bull-Ford power units has been challenging. Max Verstappen has faced unexpected grip and reliability issues, finishing P6 in Melbourne and dropping to P16 in China after a difficult weekend.
Midfield Surprises:Haas has made a massive jump, currently fighting for “best of the rest” status. Oliver Bearman has consistently finished in the points, including a P5 finish in China
