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F1 2026 Pre-Season Predictions: A Reality Check After Three Races

Mercedes maintains a strong lead, with Ferrari and McLaren close behind. Haas surprises everyone by securing fourth place. Ronald Vording and Jake Boxall-Legge mostly stick to their initial predictions, with McLaren potentially overtaking Ferrari. Red Bull lags behind Alpine and Haas, but upgrades could change that. Lower-ranked teams like Audi and Williams show potential with weight reductions and chassis tweaks.

Pundits admit underestimating rookies and midfield drivers. George Russell leads as expected, while Kimi Antonelli exceeds expectations with mistake-free drives. Antonelli jumps to second in revised driver picks, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Lewis Hamilton performs better than anticipated, while Max Verstappen drops due to Red Bulls RB twenty-two issues. Pierre Gasly and Oliver Bearman shine in the midfield.

The Miami race offers clarity on Red Bull fixes and new upgrades, with many potential shifts still to come.

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