The 2026 Formula 1 season continues to generate excitement as teams evaluate the performance of their driver pairings after the latest Dutch Grand Prix. A comprehensive look at qualifying, sprint and race outcomes reveals how each teammate fared across the eleven squads on the grid, highlighting both head‑to‑head battles and overall championship implications.
**McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri)** In qualifying, Lando Norris outperformed Oscar Piastri with an 8‑4 advantage, while the sprint session saw Norris dominate 5‑0. The race results were evenly split, each driver securing six points, giving Norris a total of 159 championship points to Piastri's 104. Their finishing positions ranged from fourth to seventh place for Norris and seventh to tenth for Piastri.
Notably, the Chinese Grand Prix contributed no points because neither driver was able to start the race. **Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli)** George Russell and his rookie teammate Andrea Antonelli displayed a mixed set of results.
Russell qualified 5‑7 behind Antonelli, but turned the tables in the sprint by winning 3‑2. In the main race, Russell finished fourth while Antonelli came eighth, and the sprint saw a 4‑1 victory for Russell. Over the season, Russell has amassed 242 points compared with Antonelli's 183, and their best finishes are second for Russell and a win for Antonelli, indicating a competitive intra‑team rivalry. **Red Bull (Verstappen vs.
Hadjar)** Max Verstappen continued his dominance, beating Isack Hadjar 8‑3 in qualifying and sweeping the sprint 4‑0. The Grand Prix race mirrored the qualifying margin, with Verstappen again finishing eight positions ahead. Verstappen's championship tally stands at 112 points, while Hadjar trails with 68.
Their best finishes this year are sixth for Verstappen and eighth for Hadjar, underscoring the Dutch driver’s continued superiority. **Williams (Verstappen vs.
Lawson substitution)** Liam Lawson temporarily replaced Hadjar for the Dutch round. In qualifying, Verstappen recorded a 1‑0 advantage over Lawson, and the sprint echoed the same result. The race saw a reversal, with Lawson edging Verstappen 1‑0, while the sprint returned to Verstappen's favor 1‑0. This brief driver swap added an intriguing footnote to the season's statistics.
**Ferrari vs. Mercedes (Leclerc vs.
Hamilton)** Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton offered a classic duel. Leclerc qualified on par with Hamilton (6‑6) but fell behind in the sprint (2‑3).
The race outcome favored Hamilton, who finished three positions higher (5‑7) and secured a 3‑2 sprint win. Championship points currently sit at 155 for Leclerc and 183 for Hamilton, with Hamilton’s best finish this year being third, compared to Leclerc’s fourth.
**Alfa Romeo (Albon vs. Sainz)** Fernando Albon struggled against Carlos Sainz, with a 3‑9 qualifying gap and a 1‑4 sprint deficit.
The race mirrored the sprint, leaving Albon with 5 points versus Sainz's 6. Their final positions this season are 17th for Albon and 16th for Sainz, reflecting a challenging year for the Alfa Romeo duo. **AlphaTauri (Lawson vs. Lindblad)** Liam Lawson and his teammate Lindblad posted a 6‑5 qualifying edge for Lawson and split the sprint 2‑2.
In the race, Lawson secured an 8‑3 advantage, and the sprint saw him win 3‑1. Their championship scores stand at 43 for Lawson and 23 for Lindblad, with Lawson finishing ninth and Lindblad eleventh overall. **Alpine (Lindblad vs.
Tsunoda substitution)** Yuki Tsunoda stepped in for Lawson at the Dutch event. Lindblad qualified ahead 1‑0, but Tsunoda turned the tables in the race, winning 1‑0, while the sprint returned to Lindblad’s favor 1‑0. This driver change added depth to Alpine's performance data.
**Aston Martin (Alonso vs. Stroll)** Fernando Alonso displayed a clear edge over Lance Stroll, taking a 10‑2 qualifying lead and a 4‑1 sprint advantage.
In the race, Alonso again outperformed Stroll 7‑2, and the sprint ended 3‑2. However, both drivers retired from the Australian, Chinese and Barcelona Grands Prix, resulting in no points for those events. Currently, Alonso holds three championship points compared to Stroll’s zero, with their best finishes being 19th for Alonso and 21st for Stroll. **Williams (Bearman vs.
Ocon)** Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon delivered a competitive season. Bearman qualified 8‑4 ahead, while the sprint saw a 3‑2 win for Bearman. The race produced a 7‑4 result, but the sprint was reversed with Ocon winning 3‑2. No points were awarded for the Dutch Grand Prix due to both drivers retiring.
Their championship tallies are 18 for Bearman and 3 for Ocon, with Bearman’s best finish at 13th and Ocon’s at 18th. **Haas (Hulkenberg vs.
Bortoleto)** Nico Hulkenberg and his teammate Bortoleto posted a 6‑6 qualifying tie, but the sprint gave Hulkenberg a 2‑3 disadvantage. The race saw Hulkenberg finish fifth to Bortoleto’s seventh, while the sprint was again unfavorable for Hulkenberg 1‑3. No sprint points were recorded for the Miami event because Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified.
Their championship points stand at 6 for Hulkenberg and 10 for Bortoleto, with final positions of 15th and 14th respectively. **AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto)** Pierre Gasly outqualified his teammate Oliver Colapinto 10‑2 and maintained a lead in both sprint (3‑2) and race (7‑5).
Their championship scores are 44 for Gasly and 19 for Colapinto, with Gasly’s best finish this year being tenth and Colapinto’s twelfth. **Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas)** Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas had a balanced qualifying session (6‑6) and a close sprint (3‑2 for Perez). The race results were split, with Perez finishing seventh and Bottas third, but both drivers retired from the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, resulting in no points for those events.
Their championship points are currently zero for both, and their best finishes are 23rd for Perez and 22nd for Bottas. Overall, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar offers a full slate of races that fans can watch live via Sky Sports F1, with streaming options available through NOW without a contract. Additional content includes The F1 Show podcast and Sky Sports updates on WhatsApp, ensuring enthusiasts stay connected to every twist and turn of the season.