The current state of the 2026 Formula 1 season is highlighted through head-to-head comparisons of team-mates, covering qualifying, sprint, and grand prix performances across all 11 teams. Starting with the McLaren team, Norris leads Piastri 7-4 in qualifying for the Grand Prix and 4-0 in sprints.
However, in the actual races, Piastri has a slight edge over Norris, 6-5, with Norris still dominating the sprints 4-0. In terms of championship points, Norris is ahead with 128 points to Piastri's 92.
For the Mercedes team, Russell trails Antonelli 7-4 in Grand Prix qualifying but they are evenly matched 2-2 in sprints. In the races, Antonelli has the upper hand 7-4, but Russell leads 3-1 in sprints. Antonelli dominates the championship points with 219 to Russell's 160.
At Red Bull, Verstappen outperforms Hadjar 8-3 in both Grand Prix qualifying and races, and 4-0 in sprints. This reflects in the championship points, with Verstappen leading 109-68.
Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton are closely matched, with Leclerc leading 6-5 in qualifying and Hamilton leading 6-5 in the races. Hamilton has a significant lead in championship points, 169-138. Albon trails Sainz 9-2 in qualifying and 6-5 in the races, with Sainz also leading in championship points.
Lawson has the edge over Lindblad, 6-5 in qualifying and 8-3 in the races, also leading in championship points 43-23. Alonso dominates Stroll 9-2 in qualifying and 6-2 in the races, despite some races not being scored due to retirements.
Alonso leads in championship points. Bearman leads Ocon 8-3 in qualifying and 7-4 in the races, also ahead in championship points 18-3. Hulkenberg and Bortoleto are closely matched, with Hulkenberg leading 6-5 in qualifying but trailing in the races and championship points. Gasly leads Colapinto 9-2 in qualifying and 6-5 in the races, also ahead in championship points 42-19.
Perez and Bottas are competitive, with Perez leading 6-5 in qualifying and the races, but they are tied in championship points. All these comparisons are based on the performances up to the summer break of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports F1, with the option to stream via NOW without a contract.