The bizarre F1 streak that survived every race of the 2026 season so far

In the 2026 Formula 1 season, a remarkable phenomenon has emerged: no drivers have repeated a podium finish across the first 11 races. At every Grand Prix, a unique trio of drivers have topped the podium. This trend began in Australia, where George Russell triumphed, followed by Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc on the podium. The following race in China saw Antonelli claim victory, with Russell and Lewis Hamilton completing the top three.

At the Japanese Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, and Kimi Antonelli shared the podium, followed by Lando Norris, Piastri, and Leclerc in Miami. Antonelli continued his winning streak in Canada and Monaco, pairing with different drivers each time - Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Montreal, followed by Hamilton and Pierre Gasly in Monte Carlo, with Gasly inheriting third place after Isack Hadjar was disqualified.

The pattern has persisted even as different drivers have emerged as winners. Lewis Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris in Spain, while Russell secured victory in Austria, edging out Verstappen and Antonelli. Silverstone presented yet another new trio, with Charles Leclerc claiming victory over Russell and Hamilton.

In Belgium, Antonelli returned to the podium, alongside Leclerc and Verstappen. Most recently, in Hungary, Norris achieved his breakthrough win, with Verstappen finishing second and Antonelli completing the podium. As the 2026 season winds down, F1 drivers are set to return to action at the Zandvoort Dutch Grand Prix, marking the opening round of the second half of the season.

This will be a significant event, as the Dutch Grand Prix prepares to make its final appearance on the F1 calendar before being dropped from the schedule next year. The weekend will feature the return of the Sprint format for its fifth and final time this season, with the sole free practice session on Friday at 12:30 local time (11:30 UK time), followed by Sprint Qualifying at 16:30 (15:30 UK time).

Saturday will see the Sprint race at 12:00 (11:00 UK time), followed by the Grand Prix qualifying at 16:00 (15:00 UK time). The Dutch Grand Prix finale will conclude on Sunday, with lights out at 15:00 local time (14:00 UK time).