The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of intra‑team battles, with each of the eleven outfits generating a series of head‑to‑head statistics that cover qualifying, sprint events and the main Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive rewrite of those results, enriched with additional context and analysis to give a fuller picture of how each driver pair has performed up to and including the Dutch Grand Prix.

### McLaren Duo: Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri In qualifying across the season, Norris has out‑qualified Piastri eight times to four, showing a clear edge in single‑lap speed. The sprint format has amplified Norris's advantage, as he has won all five sprint sessions in which the pair competed, leaving Piastri without a sprint victory. When the full race distance is considered, the two have split points evenly, each taking six podium‑eligible finishes.

However, Norris again dominates the sprint races, winning five to zero. Over the championship, Norris has amassed 159 points compared with Piastri's 104, and his finishing positions range from fourth to seventh, whereas Piastri has typically been placed between seventh and tenth.

Notably, no points were allocated for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race. ### Williams Pairing: George Russell vs. Alex Antonelli Russell's qualifying record stands at five wins to Antonelli's seven, indicating a relatively balanced competition. In sprint events, Russell has a slight edge with three wins to Antonelli's two.

The race results show Russell finishing higher in four races while Antonelli secured eight higher finishes, suggesting Antonelli has been more consistent over the full Grand Prix distance. The championship tally reflects Russell's 242 points against Antonelli's 183, with Russell typically finishing second and Antonelli often taking the top spot on the podium. ### Red Bull Tandem: Max Verstappen vs.

Isack Hadjar (and replacement Liam Lawson) Verstappen has demonstrated overwhelming superiority over his teammate. In qualifying, he has beaten Hadjar eight times to three, and the sprint format mirrors this dominance with four straight wins. In the main races, Verstappen again outperformed Hadjar with an eight‑to‑three win‑loss record.

Their championship points stand at 112 for Verstappen and 68 for Hadjar, with Verstappen usually finishing between sixth and eighth, while Hadjar's best finishes have been around eighth place. During the Dutch Grand Prix, Liam Lawson stepped in for Hadjar. In qualifying, Verstappen beat Lawson 1‑0, and the sprint saw the same result. In the race, Lawson managed to finish ahead of Verstappen, marking a 0‑1 result for Verstappen, while the sprint returned to Verstappen's favor with a 1‑0 win.

### Ferrari vs. Mercedes: Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton Leclerc and Hamilton have produced a tightly contested rivalry.

Qualifying results are evenly split at six each, while the sprint sessions show Leclerc slightly ahead with two wins to Hamilton's three. In the Grand Prix races, Leclerc has taken five victories against Hamilton's seven, and the sprint races are again close, with Leclerc winning three to Hamilton's two. The championship points, however, favor Hamilton (183) over Leclerc (155), and Hamilton's race placements have been consistently higher, usually third, while Leclerc has hovered around fourth place.

### Alpine Pair: Alex Albon vs. Carlos Sainz Albon's qualifying performance (three wins) is markedly lower than Sainz's nine, indicating Sainz's stronger single‑lap pace. Sprint sessions also favor Sainz, with four wins to Albon's one. In the races, Albon has secured five wins compared to Sainz's seven, while the sprint results remain in Sainz's favor (four to one).

Their championship points are close, with Albon at five and Sainz at six, and their final season placements are 17th for Albon and 16th for Sainz. ### Alfa Romeo and Haas: Liam Lawson vs.

Oliver Lindblad Lawson has out‑qualified Lindblad six‑to‑five, and the sprint sessions are tied at two wins each. In the race results, Lawson leads with eight victories to Lindblad's three, and the sprint races again favor Lawson (three to one). Lawson's championship points total 43 compared with Lindblad's 23, and Lawson typically finishes around ninth place while Lindblad is usually positioned near eleventh.

### Aston Martin Substitutions: Yuki Tsunoda replaces Lawson When Tsunoda took over for Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix, Lindblad again proved stronger in qualifying (1‑0) and sprint (1‑0). However, the race saw Tsunoda overturn the result, winning 1‑0 over Lindblad, while the sprint returned to Lindblad's favor with a 1‑0 win. ### Ferrari’s Younger Squad: Fernando Alonso vs.

Lance Stroll Alonso has dominated qualifying with ten wins to Stroll's two, and the sprint format also shows his superiority (four to one). In the Grand Prix races, Alonso continues his lead with seven wins to Stroll's two, and sprint races are close (three to two).

No points were awarded for the Australian, Chinese, and Barcelona Grands Prix because both drivers retired from those events. The championship points stand at three for Alonso and none for Stroll, with Alonso typically finishing 19th and Stroll 21st when they do finish.

### Red Bull Junior Teams: Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon Bearman's qualifying record is eight‑to‑four over Ocon, and the sprint sessions are also in his favour (three to two). In race results, Bearman leads seven‑to‑four, while the sprint sees Ocon ahead with three wins to Bearman's two. No points were allocated for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint because both drivers retired.

Their championship points are 18 for Bearman and three for Ocon, with Bearman usually finishing around 13th and Ocon around 18th. ### Haas Pair: Nico Hülkenberg vs.

Andrea Bortoleto Hülkenberg and Bortoleto are evenly matched in qualifying (six each). Sprint sessions give Hülkenberg a slight edge (two to three). In the races, Hülkenberg has five wins to Bortoleto's seven, while sprint results are 1‑3 in favour of Bortoleto.

No points were awarded for the Miami sprint because Hülkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified. Their championship points are six for Hülkenberg and ten for Bortoleto, with Hülkenberg typically finishing 15th and Bortoleto 14th. ### Alpine Junior Pair: Pierre Gasly vs. Alessandro Colapinto Gasly dominates qualifying with ten wins to Colapinto's two, and the sprint sessions are also in his favour (three to two).

In the Grand Prix races, Gasly leads seven‑to‑five, and the sprint races show Gasly winning four to Colapinto's one. Their championship points are 44 for Gasly and 19 for Colapinto, with Gasly usually finishing around tenth place and Colapinto around twelfth. ### Mercedes Veterans: Sergio Pérez vs.

Valtteri Bottas Pérez and Bottas are tied in qualifying (six each). Sprint sessions give Pérez a slight edge (three to two).

In the Grand Prix races, Pérez leads seven‑to‑three, while the sprint results are reversed (two to three). No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired. Their championship points are equal at zero, reflecting the retirements, and their finishing positions are 23rd for Pérez and 22nd for Bottas when they complete a race.

Overall, the 2026 season continues to offer thrilling intra‑team battles across all teams, with each driver pairing showcasing unique strengths in qualifying, sprint, and race conditions. Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, and stay updated with podcasts and WhatsApp alerts for the latest F1 news.