P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The 2026 F1 grid, ranked entirely on vibes
“You know who’s going to win the F1 championship this year? No, nor do we. Last year’s designs aren’t going to carry over into 2026 and neither are the engines. We have very little information from pre-season testing, as usual. Therefore, a power ranking of the teams is not feasible at this point. Instead, all 11 teams have been ranked based on vibe alone.
Mercedes has a good vibe, with solid results at the end of last year and a focus on development for this year. Cadillac is vibey, with Bottas leading a bike ride in speedos and Perez feeling liberated. Audi, new to the sport, is making a good effort to act like a real F1 team.
Haas, with Ollie Bearman entering a second year and the pressure of being America’s team shifting to Cadillac, has a positive vibe. Red Bull has a mix of good and challenging vibes, with Verstappen’s strong finish last year but also facing a major transition period with key personnel departures and a young driver in a challenging seat.”
