2026 F1 Team-Mate Duel Statistics Following the Dutch Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of data on how teammates have stacked up against each other across qualifying, sprint events and the main Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive recap of the head‑to‑head results for each of the eleven teams after the Dutch Grand Prix, along with a broader context that helps explain the numbers and what they might mean for the championship battle. **McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri)** - Qualifying: Norris out‑qualified Piastri eight times to four.

- Sprint: Norris swept the sprint session, winning five races while Piastri failed to score. - Grand Prix (overall): The pair split points evenly, each earning six points in the race itself.

- Sprint race: Norris again dominated with a clean 5‑0 record. - Championship tally: Norris sits on 159 points compared with Piastri’s 104, giving the British driver a clear lead. - Finishing positions: Norris has finished between fourth and seventh place, while Piastri’s best results have been in the seventh‑through‑tenth range.

- Note: No points were allocated for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race. **Williams (Russell vs.

Antonelli)** - Qualifying: Russell posted five better qualifying positions against Antonelli’s seven. - Sprint: Russell turned the tables, winning three sprints to Antonelli’s two. - Grand Prix: Russell earned four points versus Antonelli’s eight.

- Sprint race: Russell again out‑performed with a 4‑1 score. - Championship points: Russell leads with 242 points, while Antonelli trails with 183.

- Placement: Russell has been a consistent podium contender, finishing second in some races, whereas Antonelli’s best finish so far has been a race win. **Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar)** - Qualifying: Verstappen secured eight pole‑positions compared with Hadjar’s three.

- Sprint: The Dutch driver swept the sprint events, winning four to zero. - Grand Prix: Verstappen again out‑scored Hadjar 8‑3 in the main race. - Championship points: Verstappen holds 112 points, Hadjar 68.

- Placement: Verstappen’s finishes range from sixth to eighth place, while Hadjar’s best results sit in the eighth‑through‑tenth bracket. **Mid‑season driver swap (Lawson for Hadjar)** - At the Dutch Grand Prix, Liam Lawson stepped in for Isack Hadjar. - Qualifying: Verstappen beat Lawson 1‑0. - Sprint: Verstappen again won the sprint, 1‑0.

- Grand Prix: The race saw Lawson claim a single point while Verstappen scored none, flipping the usual pattern. - Sprint race: Verstappen reclaimed the win, 1‑0. **Ferrari vs. Mercedes (Leclerc vs.

Hamilton)** - Qualifying: Both drivers posted six better grid positions each. - Sprint: Hamilton edged Leclerc with three sprint wins to Leclerc’s two.

- Grand Prix: Leclerc earned five points, Hamilton seven. - Sprint race: Hamilton turned the tide, winning three sprints to Leclerc’s two.

- Championship: Leclerc’s total stands at 155 points, Hamilton ahead with 183. - Placement: Leclerc’s finishes range from fourth to seventh, while Hamilton has been consistently on the podium, finishing third or better. **Albon vs. Sainz (Alfa Romeo)** - Qualifying: Albon recorded three better positions, Sainz nine.

- Sprint: Sainz dominated the sprint with four wins to Albon’s one. - Grand Prix: Albon earned five points, Sainz seven. - Sprint race: Sainz again out‑performed, 4‑1.

- Championship: Albon’s points are a modest five, Sainz holds six. - Placement: Albon’s best finish is 17th, Sainz’s is 16th, indicating both drivers are still seeking points‑scoring consistency. **Lawson vs. Lindblad (AlphaTauri)** - Qualifying: Lawson edged Lindblad 6‑5.

- Sprint: The sprint session was evenly split, 2‑2. - Grand Prix: Lawson secured eight points, Lindblad three. - Sprint race: Lawson again led with three wins to Lindblad’s one.

- Championship: Lawson’s tally is 43 points, Lindblad’s 23. - Placement: Lawson has been a regular top‑ten finisher (9th‑11th), while Lindblad is still working towards a points finish. **Lindblad vs.

Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)** - After Lawson’s brief stint, Yuki Tsunoda replaced him for the Dutch round. - Qualifying: Lindblad won the head‑to‑head 1‑0. - Sprint: Lindblad again beat Tsunoda 1‑0. - Grand Prix: Tsunoda turned the tables, taking the sole point while Lindblad scored none.

- Sprint race: Lindblad reclaimed the win, 1‑0. **Alonso vs. Stroll (Aston Martin)** - Qualifying: Alonso dominated with ten better positions to Stroll’s two. - Sprint: Alonso again out‑performed, four‑1.

- Grand Prix: Alonso earned seven points, Stroll two. - Sprint race: Alonso continued his superiority, three‑2.

- Championship: Alonso’s points stand at three, Stroll’s at zero due to retirements. - Placement: Alonso’s finishes range from 19th to 21st, while Stroll has yet to finish a race.

**Bearman vs. Ocon (Alpine)** - Qualifying: Bearman posted eight better positions, Ocon four.

- Sprint: Bearman won three sprints, Ocon two. - Grand Prix: Bearman earned seven points, Ocon four. - Sprint race: Bearman’s sprint record slipped to two wins, Ocon’s rose to three. - Championship: Bearman leads with 18 points, Ocon trails with three.

- Placement: Bearman’s best finish is 13th, Ocon’s 18th. **Hulkenberg vs.

Bortoleto (Haas)** - Qualifying: Both drivers were evenly matched, six each. - Sprint: Hulkenberg lost the sprint 2‑3. - Grand Prix: Hulkenberg earned five points, Bortoleto seven.

- Sprint race: Hulkenberg’s sprint score fell to one, Bortoleto three. - Championship: Hulkenberg holds six points, Bortoleto ten. - Placement: Hulkenberg’s best finish is 15th, Bortoleto’s 14th. **Gasly vs.

Colapinto (AlphaTauri)** - Qualifying: Gasly out‑qualified Colapinto ten‑to‑two. - Sprint: Gasly won three sprints, Colapinto two. - Grand Prix: Gasly earned seven points, Colapinto five. - Sprint race: Gasly continued his edge, four‑1.

- Championship: Gasly’s total is 44 points, Colapinto’s 19. - Placement: Gasly has been a regular top‑ten finisher (10th‑12th), while Colapinto is still climbing the order. **Perez vs. Bottas (Red Bull Junior)** - Qualifying: Both drivers posted six equal positions.

- Sprint: Perez edged Bottas three‑to‑two. - Grand Prix: Perez earned seven points, Bottas three. - Sprint race: Bottas turned the tables, winning three to Perez’s two. - Championship: Neither driver scored points in the overall tally due to retirements at the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix.

- Placement: Perez’s best finish is 23rd, Bottas 22nd. Overall, the 2026 season has already highlighted clear hierarchies within teams, with several lead drivers pulling ahead in points and podium finishes, while others are still searching for consistency. The Dutch Grand Prix added a few surprises—most notably Lawson’s brief victory over Verstappen in the race and the various driver swaps that reshaped the head‑to‑head tallies.

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