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

The 2026 Formula One season continues to generate a wealth of data as each driver competes not only against the rest of the grid but also directly against their own team‑mate. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the head‑to‑head performance of every pairing across the eleven entries, covering qualifying, sprint and race outcomes, as well as the cumulative championship points and overall finishing positions up to and including the Dutch Grand Prix. **McLaren Duo – Lando Norris vs.

Oscar Piastri** - **Qualifying:** Norris out‑qualified Piastri on eight occasions while Piastri was ahead on four. - **Sprint:** Norris dominated the sprint format, winning all five sprint sessions, with Piastri failing to secure a sprint win.

- **Race:** In the main Grand Prix events, the two split the victories evenly, each taking six wins. The sprint results mirrored this, with Norris again winning five sprints to Piastri’s none. - **Championship Points:** Norris has amassed 159 points compared with Piastri’s 104, reflecting a stronger overall season. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Norris has consistently finished between fourth and seventh place, whereas Piastri’s best finishes have ranged from seventh to tenth.

*Note: No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race.* **Williams Pairing – George Russell vs. Alex Antonelli** - **Qualifying:** Russell secured a higher grid position five times, while Antonelli was ahead on seven occasions. - **Sprint:** Russell edged Antonelli in three sprint events, with Antonelli winning two.

- **Race:** Russell achieved four race wins compared with Antonelli’s eight, while the sprint results saw Russell winning four sprints to Antonelli’s single victory. - **Championship Points:** Russell leads the championship tally with 242 points against Antonelli’s 183.

- **Season‑Long Placement:** Russell’s finishes have ranged from second to first place, whereas Antonelli has been positioned between first and second. **Red Bull Pair – Max Verstappen vs. Isack Hadjar** - **Qualifying:** Verstappen out‑qualified Hadjar eight times, with Hadjar ahead three times.

- **Sprint:** Verstappen swept the sprint contests, winning all four, while Hadjar did not claim a sprint victory. - **Race:** In the Grand Prix races, Verstappen again dominated with eight wins to Hadjar’s three, and the sprint results were identical to qualifying. - **Championship Points:** Verstappen holds 112 points, while Hadjar trails with 68. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Verstappen has finished between sixth and eighth, whereas Hadjar’s best results have been in the eighth to tenth range.

**Temporary Replacement – Liam Lawson for Isack Hadjar (Dutch GP)** - **Qualifying:** In the sole event where Lawson stood in, Verstappen beat him 1‑0. - **Sprint:** Verstappen also won the sprint, leaving Lawson without a sprint win. - **Race:** The race saw a reversal, with Lawson finishing ahead of Verstappen 1‑0, while the sprint reverted to Verstappen’s favor again. **Ferrari vs.

Mercedes – Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton** - **Qualifying:** The two split qualifying victories evenly, each taking six poles. - **Sprint:** Leclerc claimed two sprint wins, while Hamilton secured three. - **Race:** Leclerc’s race record shows five wins to Hamilton’s seven, and the sprint outcomes were three for Leclerc and two for Hamilton.

- **Championship Points:** Leclerc has accumulated 155 points, trailing Hamilton’s 183. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Leclerc’s finishes range from fourth to third, while Hamilton consistently lands on the podium, between third and second. **Alfa Romeo Pair – Alexander Albon vs. Carlos Sainz** - **Qualifying:** Albon was ahead three times, Sainz seven.

- **Sprint:** Albon managed a single sprint win compared with Sainz’s four. - **Race:** Albon secured five victories, Sainz seven, with sprint results mirroring the qualifying split.

- **Championship Points:** Albon’s tally sits at five points, while Sainz has six. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Albon has been classified 17th to 16th, whereas Sainz has hovered around the mid‑field, finishing 16th to 15th. **AlphaTauri/Red Bull Junior – Liam Lawson vs.

Oliver Lindblad** - **Qualifying:** Lawson out‑qualified Lindblad six to five. - **Sprint:** The sprint sessions were evenly split, each driver winning two.

- **Race:** Lawson dominated the race results with eight wins to Lindblad’s three, and the sprint saw Lawson winning three to Lindblad’s one. - **Championship Points:** Lawson leads with 43 points, Lindblad follows with 23.

- **Season‑Long Placement:** Lawson’s finishes range from ninth to eleventh, while Lindblad has been placed between eleventh and thirteenth. **Mid‑Season Substitution – Yuki Tsunoda for Liam Lawson (Dutch GP)** - **Qualifying:** Lindblad edged out Tsunoda 1‑0.

- **Sprint:** Lindblad again finished ahead in the sprint, 1‑0. - **Race:** The race saw Tsunoda overturn the result, beating Lindblad 1‑0, while the sprint reverted to Lindblad’s favor.

**Aston Martin Pair – Fernando Alonso vs. Lance Stroll** - **Qualifying:** Alonso dominated with ten poles to Stroll’s two.

- **Sprint:** Alonso won four sprints, Stroll one. - **Race:** In the Grand Prix events, Alonso claimed seven wins to Stroll’s two, with sprint results of three for Alonso and two for Stroll. - **Championship Points:** Alonso leads with three points, Stroll has none. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Alonso’s best finishes have been 19th, while Stroll has been placed as low as 21st.

- *No points were allocated for the Australian, Chinese and Barcelona Grands Prix because both drivers retired from those races.* **Alpine Duo – Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon** - **Qualifying:** Bearman secured eight poles to Ocon’s four. - **Sprint:** Bearman won three sprint events, Ocon two.

- **Race:** Bearman achieved seven race wins, Ocon four, while the sprint saw Bearman win two and Ocon three. - **Championship Points:** Bearman leads with 18 points, Ocon has three. - *The Dutch Grand Prix awarded no points for this pairing as both drivers retired.* **Haas Pair – Nico Hülkenberg vs.

Matteo Bortoleto** - **Qualifying:** Both drivers were evenly matched, each taking six poles. - **Sprint:** Hülkenberg won two sprints, Bortoleto three. - **Race:** Hülkenberg recorded five race wins to Bortoleto’s seven, with sprint results of one for Hülkenberg and three for Bortoleto.

- *No points were given for the Miami sprint because Hülkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified.* - **Championship Points:** Hülkenberg sits at six points, Bortoleto at ten. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Hülkenberg has been placed 15th, Bortoleto 14th. **AlphaTauri Junior – Pierre Gasly vs. Enzo Colapinto** - **Qualifying:** Gasly took ten poles, Colapinto two.

- **Sprint:** Gasly won three sprints, Colapinto two. - **Race:** Gasly secured seven race victories, Colapinto five, with sprint outcomes of four for Gasly and one for Colapinto. - **Championship Points:** Gasly leads with 44 points, Colapinto trails with 19. - **Season‑Long Placement:** Gasly has been positioned around tenth, while Colapinto sits near twelfth.

**Red Bull Senior – Sergio Pérez vs. Valtteri Bottas** - **Qualifying:** Both drivers were evenly matched with six poles each. - **Sprint:** Pérez won three sprints, Bottas two.

- **Race:** Pérez achieved seven race wins, Bottas three, while the sprint saw Pérez win two and Bottas three. - *No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired.* - **Championship Points:** Both drivers currently have zero points for the events listed, reflecting the retirements.

- **Season‑Long Placement:** Pérez’s best finish has been 23rd, Bottas 22nd. Overall, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar offers a rich tapestry of competition, with each team’s internal rivalry adding an extra layer of intrigue. Fans can follow every session—qualifying, sprint, and race—through Sky Sports F1, which streams live without a long‑term contract via NOW, allowing cancellation at any time.

Additionally, listeners can stay updated with the latest analysis on The F1 Show podcast and receive real‑time alerts through Sky Sports on WhatsApp. The season’s full schedule remains available for planning, ensuring enthusiasts never miss a moment of the high‑octane action that defines modern Formula 1.