2026 F1 Team-Mate Comparative Results Following the Dutch Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has generated a wealth of data on how teammates are performing against each other across the various race weekends, and the Dutch Grand Prix provides a useful snapshot of those head‑to‑head battles. Below is a comprehensive recap of the qualifying, sprint and race outcomes for each of the eleven teams, together with the cumulative championship points and finishing positions for each driver pair. In addition, the summary highlights a few notable driver swaps that occurred during the weekend, explains where scores were not awarded, and offers context for the broader 2026 schedule and viewing options.

**McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri)** - **Qualifying**: Across all Grand Prix events, Lando Norris out‑qualified Oscar Piastri eight times to four.

- **Sprint**: In sprint sessions, Norris dominated with a clean 5‑0 record over Piastri. - **Race**: The race results were evenly split, each driver winning six times.

- **Championship points**: Norris has accumulated 159 points compared with Piastri’s 104. - **Season‑long placement**: Norris generally finishes between fourth and seventh, while Piastri’s best finishes lie in the same range but slightly lower. - **Special note**: No points were recorded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race.

**Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli)** - **Qualifying**: George Russell posted a 5‑7 record against his teammate Andrea Antonelli. - **Sprint**: Russell turned the tables in sprint events, winning three to Antonelli’s two.

- **Race**: In the main Grand Prix, Russell’s finishes were four to Antonelli’s eight, indicating Antonelli’s stronger race‑day performance. - **Championship points**: Russell leads with 242 points to Antonelli’s 183.

- **Placement**: Russell’s best finishes range from second to first, while Antonelli’s are first to second, showing both drivers have been capable of podiums. **Red Bull (Verstappen vs.

Hadjar)** - **Qualifying**: Max Verstappen out‑qualified Pierre‑Louis Hadjar eight to three. - **Sprint**: Verstappen again won all four sprint sessions against Hadjar.

- **Race**: The race head‑to‑head mirrored qualifying, with Verstappen winning eight times to Hadjar’s three. - **Championship points**: Verstappen holds 112 points, while Hadjar has 68. - **Placement**: Verstappen’s finishes range from sixth to eighth, whereas Hadjar’s are slightly lower, reflecting Verstappen’s consistent front‑running form.

**Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Lawson)** - During the Dutch Grand Prix, Liam Lawson stepped in for the absent Isack Hadjar.

- **Qualifying**: Verstappen beat Lawson 1‑0. - **Sprint**: Verstappen again won the sprint head‑to‑head. - **Race**: In the Grand Prix, Lawson surprisingly finished ahead of Verstappen (0‑1), but Verstappen reclaimed the sprint win (1‑0). - This brief pairing underscores how a substitute driver can influence the dynamic, even if only for a single weekend.

**Ferrari vs. Mercedes (Leclerc vs. Hamilton)** - **Qualifying**: Charles Leclerc matched Lewis Hamilton 6‑6. - **Sprint**: Hamilton edged Leclerc 3‑2 in sprint qualifying.

- **Race**: Leclerc finished five times ahead of Hamilton’s seven, while sprint races saw Leclerc win three to Hamilton’s two. - **Championship points**: Leclerc has 155 points, Hamilton 183.

- **Placement**: Leclerc’s best finishes sit around fourth, Hamilton’s around third, indicating a tight rivalry between the two top teams. **Alfa Romeo (Albon vs. Sainz)** - **Qualifying**: Sergio Albon lagged behind Carlos Sainz 3‑9. - **Sprint**: The sprint gap widened, with Albon winning only one of four.

- **Race**: Albon’s race finishes were five to Sainz’s seven. - **Championship points**: Albon’s tally is five points versus Sainz’s six, reflecting a marginally better season for Sainz.

- **Placement**: Albon’s best finishes were 17th, Sainz’s 16th, showing both drivers are battling near the back of the field. **Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad)** - **Qualifying**: Liam Lawson edged Lindblad 6‑5.

- **Sprint**: The sprint was evenly split at 2‑2. - **Race**: Lawson’s race record was 8‑3 in his favour.

- **Championship points**: Lawson leads with 43 points to Lindblad’s 23. - **Placement**: Lawson’s best finishes are ninth, Lindblad’s eleventh, indicating Lawson is slightly ahead in the midfield battle. **AlphaTauri (Lindblad vs.

Tsunoda)** - After Lawson’s stint, Yuki Tsunoda replaced him for the Dutch event. - **Qualifying**: Lindblad beat Tsunoda 1‑0. - **Sprint**: Lindblad again won the sprint head‑to‑head.

- **Race**: Tsunoda turned the tables in the Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lindblad (0‑1), while Lindblad reclaimed the sprint win (1‑0). - This driver swap illustrates the fluid nature of team line‑ups and how performance can vary with different pairings. **Aston Martin (Alonso vs.

Stroll)** - **Qualifying**: Fernando Alonso dominated with a 10‑2 record over Lance Stroll. - **Sprint**: Alonso continued his superiority, winning four to Stroll’s one. - **Race**: In the Grand Prix, Alonso again out‑performed Stroll 7‑2, and the sprint saw a 3‑2 advantage. - **Championship points**: Alonso’s points stand at three, while Stroll has none, reflecting Alonso’s stronger overall season.

- **Placement**: Alonso’s best finishes are 19th, Stroll’s 21st, indicating both are currently at the lower end of the field. **Alpine (Bearman vs. Ocon)** - **Qualifying**: Oliver Bearman beat Esteban Ocon 8‑4. - **Sprint**: Bearman won three sprints to Ocon’s two.

- **Race**: Bearman’s race record was 7‑4, though no points were awarded for the Dutch GP because both drivers retired. - **Championship points**: Bearman has 18 points, Ocon none, showing Bearman’s better consistency. **Haas (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto)** - **Qualifying**: Nico Hulkenberg matched Bortoleto 6‑6.

- **Sprint**: Hulkenberg trailed 2‑3. - **Race**: Hulkenberg’s race finishes were five to Bortoleto’s seven, but a sprint in Miami saw no points awarded as Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified.

- **Championship points**: Hulkenberg holds six points, Bortoleto ten, placing the rookie slightly ahead. **AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto)** - **Qualifying**: Pierre Gasly out‑qualified Logan Colapinto 10‑2.

- **Sprint**: Gasly won three to Colapinto’s two. - **Race**: Gasly’s race record was 7‑5, and the sprint 4‑1. - **Championship points**: Gasly leads with 44 points to Colapinto’s 19.

- **Placement**: Gasly’s best finishes are 10th, Colapinto’s 12th, reflecting Gasly’s higher midfield standing. **Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas)** - **Qualifying**: Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas were evenly matched at 6‑6. - **Sprint**: Perez took a narrow 3‑2 edge.

- **Race**: In the Grand Prix, Perez won seven to Bottas’s three, though no points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian GPs as both drivers retired. - **Championship points**: Both drivers currently have zero points for the season, indicating that the retirements have nullified any points they might have earned.

**Overall Season Context** The 2026 Formula 1 calendar spans a full slate of races across the globe, with each weekend offering a mix of traditional Grand Prix, sprint events, and qualifying sessions that contribute to the overall driver and constructor championships. Fans can watch every race live via Sky Sports F1, and the platform also offers streaming through NOW with a no‑contract, cancel‑anytime model.

For those who enjoy deeper analysis, The F1 Show podcast provides weekly insights, while Sky Sports maintains an active presence on WhatsApp for real‑time updates. **Key Takeaways** - Team‑mate battles remain a vital storyline, with several pairings showing clear dominance by one driver (e.g., Norris over Piastri, Verstappen over Hadjar) while others are tightly contested (e.g., Leclerc vs.

Hamilton). - Driver substitutions, such as Lawson for Hadjar and Tsunoda for Lawson, can dramatically shift the head‑to‑head balance for a single event. - Points are occasionally nullified when both drivers fail to start or retire, as seen in the Chinese, Australian, Barcelona, Dutch, Austrian, and Hungarian Grand Prix instances. - The championship standings reflect both consistency and occasional volatility, especially for teams lower in the order where retirements and disqualifications have a larger impact.

The data above provides a clear picture of how each teammate pairing is faring as the 2026 season progresses, and it sets the stage for the upcoming races where these rivalries will continue to evolve.