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

The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of data on how teammates have performed against each other across qualifying sessions, sprint races and full Grand Prix events. Below is a comprehensive, re‑phrased summary of the head‑to‑head statistics for each of the eleven teams, with added context and explanation to give readers a clearer picture of the competitive dynamics at play. ### McLaren Duo: Lando Norris vs.

Oscar Piastri **Qualifying:** Norris has out‑qualified Piastri eight times to five. **Sprint:** Norris swept the sprint format, winning five to zero. **Race:** In the main Grand Prix events, Norris holds a narrow edge with seven wins to Piastri's six, while the sprint results remain the same as qualifying (5‑0).

**Championship points:** Norris leads the pair with 171 points against Piastri's 116. **Finishing positions:** Norris typically finishes between fourth and seventh, whereas Piastri tends to end up in the seventh‑to‑tenth range.

Notably, the Chinese Grand Prix contributed no points for either driver because both failed to start the race. ### Mercedes Pairing: George Russell vs. Andrea Antonelli **Qualifying:** Russell has a slight disadvantage, qualifying six times ahead of Antonelli's seven. **Sprint:** Russell turned the tables in the sprint, winning three to Antonelli's two.

**Race:** Russell's Grand Prix record stands at four victories against Antonelli's nine, but in sprint races Russell again outperformed with a 4‑1 advantage. **Championship points:** Russell is ahead with 267 points to Antonelli's 201.

**Finishing positions:** Russell usually finishes on the podium (second place overall), while Antonelli frequently secures a win in the sprint format, highlighting his strength in short‑distance events. ### Red Bull Squad: Max Verstappen vs. Isack Hadjar (and later Liam Lawson) **Qualifying:** Verstappen dominates, out‑qualifying Hadjar eight to three.

**Sprint:** The Dutch driver won all four sprint contests against Hadjar. **Race:** Verstappen repeated his qualifying superiority in the race, again posting an 8‑3 record, while the sprint results remained 4‑0.

**Championship points:** Verstappen amassed 112 points compared with Hadjar's 68. **Finishing positions:** Verstappen typically finishes between sixth and eighth, whereas Hadjar's results fall in the same range, indicating a fairly even battle. When Hadjar was unavailable for the Dutch and Italian rounds, Liam Lawson stepped in as his substitute. In those events, Verstappen qualified two times ahead of Lawson and won one sprint against him.

The race outcomes were mixed: Lawson secured a win in the Grand Prix while Verstappen did not, but Verstappen reclaimed dominance in the sprint with a 2‑0 record. ### Ferrari vs.

Mercedes: Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton **Qualifying:** Leclerc edged Hamilton eight to six. **Sprint:** Hamilton turned the tables, winning three sprint events to Leclerc's two. **Race:** Leclerc fell behind in the main race, finishing five times ahead of Hamilton's eight, while the sprint results favored Hamilton (3‑2).

**Championship points:** Leclerc accumulated 155 points, while Hamilton collected 191, reflecting Hamilton's overall consistency. **Finishing positions:** Leclerc usually ends the race in fifth place, whereas Hamilton tends to finish third, underscoring the veteran's slight edge. ### Alpine Pair: Alexander Albon vs.

Carlos Sainz **Qualifying:** Albon lagged behind Sainz, with a 3‑10 record. **Sprint:** Sainz was stronger, winning four sprints to Albon's single. **Race:** Albon improved slightly in the Grand Prix, achieving five wins to Sainz's eight, yet the sprint gap persisted (1‑4). **Championship points:** Albon earned five points, Sainz six.

**Finishing positions:** Albon typically finishes near the back of the field (17th‑16th), while Sainz hovers around the mid‑pack. ### AlphaTauri/Red Bull Junior: Oliver Lawson vs.

Johan Lindblad **Qualifying:** Lawson held a modest advantage, 6‑5 over Lindblad. **Sprint:** Their sprint performances were evenly matched (2‑2).

**Race:** Lawson secured eight wins to Lindblad's three, while the sprint favored Lawson 3‑1. **Championship points:** Lawson's tally stands at 51 points versus Lindblad's 29. **Finishing positions:** Lawson usually lands in ninth place, Lindblad around eleventh.

Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson for the Dutch and Italian rounds, pairing with Lindblad. In qualifying, Lindblad beat Tsunoda 2‑0, and in the sprint he again led 1‑0. The race saw a balanced 1‑1 split, with the sprint maintaining Lindblad's narrow edge. ### Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso vs.

Lance Stroll **Qualifying:** Alonso dominated with an 11‑2 record. **Sprint:** He also led the sprint, winning four to Stroll's one.

**Race:** Alonso continued his superiority in the Grand Prix with a 7‑2 advantage, though the sprint result narrowed to 3‑2. Certain events (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch) did not award points because both drivers retired. **Championship points:** Alonso earned three points, Stroll none. **Finishing positions:** Alonso typically finishes near the back (19th‑21st), while Stroll often ends even lower.

### Alpine (second entry): Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon **Qualifying:** Bearman out‑qualified Ocon eight to four. **Sprint:** Bearman again led with a 3‑2 record. **Race:** Bearman secured eight wins to Ocon's four, though the sprint saw Ocon win three to Bearman's two.

The Dutch Grand Prix sprint did not count due to both drivers retiring. **Championship points:** Bearman amassed 18 points, Ocon three. **Finishing positions:** Bearman generally finishes 13th, Ocon 18th.

### Haas: Nico Hülkenberg vs. Antonio Bortoleto **Qualifying:** Hülkenberg posted a 6‑7 record against Bortoleto.

**Sprint:** The sprint was close, 2‑3 in Bortoleto's favor. **Race:** Hülkenberg won five times to Bortoleto's eight, but the sprint saw Bortoleto dominate 3‑1. A Miami sprint did not count because Hülkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified.

**Championship points:** Hülkenberg earned six points, Bortoleto ten. **Finishing positions:** Hülkenberg usually ends 15th, Bortoleto 14th.

### Alpine (third entry): Pierre Gasly vs. Francesco Colapinto **Qualifying:** Gasly excelled with an 11‑2 record.

**Sprint:** He also led the sprint 3‑2. **Race:** Gasly secured eight wins to Colapinto's five, while the sprint favored Gasly 4‑1.

**Championship points:** Gasly accumulated 41 points, Colapinto 21. **Finishing positions:** Gasly typically finishes around tenth place, Colapinto around twelfth.

### Williams: Sergio Pérez vs. Valtteri Bottas **Qualifying:** Pérez had a close 6‑7 edge.

**Sprint:** Pérez again led 3‑2. **Race:** Pérez won eight times to Bottas's three, though the sprint was split 2‑3 in Bottas's favor. Certain Grand Prix events (Austrian, Hungarian) did not award points because both drivers retired.

**Championship points:** Both drivers ended with zero points for the season due to the retirements. **Finishing positions:** Pérez finished 23rd, Bottas 22nd. Overall, the 2026 season showcases a mixture of dominant teammates, tightly contested battles, and occasional retirements that affect point tallies.

Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, and stay updated through the F1 Show podcast and Sky Sports WhatsApp service. The full 2026 calendar offers a diverse set of circuits, ensuring that each team‑mate rivalry will continue to evolve as the season progresses.