HINCHCLIFFE: My top five drivers of the 2026 season so far

In the 2026 F1 season, the performance of drivers is being closely evaluated against their teammates to gauge who is mastering the current technical regulations. A notable highlight is the partnership at Ferrari between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, where both drivers are delivering exceptional results with remarkable parity in points, podiums, and race wins, neither establishing themselves as the definitive team leader. Beyond this internal rivalry, the ongoing analysis aims to identify the standout performers of the year by comparing their contributions directly against their teammates' benchmarks.