Mercedes braced for a ‘more intense’ second half to 2026

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Mercedes warns of a more intense title fight in the second half of 2026 after leading the season by 72 points.

Mercedes was dominant early in the season but has been challenged more recently.
At the halfway point, Mercedes leads the Teams' Championship by 72 points.
Kimi Antonelli is top of the Drivers' Championship with a 50-point lead.

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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