The 2026 Formula 1 season has generated a wealth of intra‑team rivalry data, with each of the eleven squads producing a detailed record of how their two drivers have performed against one another across qualifying sessions, sprint events and the main Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive recap of those head‑to‑head results, followed by a broader look at the championship points tally, overall placements and notable driver changes that have shaped the early part of the year. ### McLaren (Norris vs.
Piastri) **Qualifying:** Across the Grand Prix weekends that have taken place so far, Lando Norris has out‑qualified Oscar Piastri nine times to five. In the sprint format, Norris has a perfect 5‑0 record over his teammate. **Race:** In the full‑distance Grand Prix races, Norris leads 8‑6, while the sprint races again see him win all five head‑to‑head battles. **Championship points:** Norris has accumulated 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120, reflecting his stronger finishes.
**Season placements:** Norris currently sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, with Piastri occupying seventh place. *Note:* No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race. ### Williams (Russell vs.
Antonelli) **Qualifying:** George Russell has a 6‑8 edge over his teammate Alex Antonelli in qualifying sessions. **Race:** In the main races, Russell’s record is 4‑10, while sprint events show a dramatic swing – Russell 4‑1 over Antonelli.
**Championship points:** Russell leads the championship with 211 points to Antonelli’s 292, indicating Antonelli’s strong sprint performances have boosted his total. **Season placements:** Russell is positioned second overall, while Antonelli leads the pack in first place.
### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) **Qualifying:** Max Verstappen has out‑qualified Isack Hadjar 8‑3. **Race:** The race results mirror qualifying, with Verstappen winning 8‑3.
**Championship points:** Verstappen sits on 145 points, whereas Hadjar has collected 71. **Season placements:** Verstappen is currently sixth in the standings, with Hadjar in eighth. ### Driver substitution – Lawson for Hadjar For the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Liam Lawson stepped in for Isack Hadjar. During those events, Verstappen’s head‑to‑head record against Lawson was 3‑0 in qualifying and 2‑1 in the race, with sprint sessions showing a 1‑0 advantage for Verstappen.
### Ferrari vs. Mercedes (Leclerc vs.
Hamilton) **Qualifying:** Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are evenly matched in qualifying, each achieving seven top‑ten spots. **Sprint:** Hamilton has a slight edge in sprint qualifying, winning three of five match‑ups. **Race:** In the Grand Prix races, Leclerc leads 6‑8, while sprint races are split 3‑2 in Hamilton’s favour.
**Championship points:** Leclerc holds 167 points, Hamilton 191. **Season placements:** Leclerc is fifth, Hamilton sits third in the drivers’ championship.
### Alpine (Albon vs. Sainz) **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso Albon trails Carlos Sainz 4‑10 in qualifying. **Sprint:** Sainz wins four of five sprint qualifying battles.
**Race:** The race record is 6‑8 for Albon, with sprint races again favouring Sainz 1‑4. **Championship points:** Albon’s tally is modest at 5 points, while Sainz has earned 6.
**Season placements:** Albon is 17th, Sainz 16th. ### Aston Martin (Lawson vs. Lindblad) **Qualifying:** Lawson holds a 6‑5 advantage over Nikita Lindblad.
**Race:** Lawson expands that lead to 8‑3 in race results, while sprint sessions are 3‑1 in his favour. **Championship points:** Lawson has amassed 59 points, Lindblad 31.
**Season placements:** Lawson sits ninth, Lindblad eleventh. ### Driver substitution – Tsunoda for Lawson Yuki Tsunoda replaced Liam Lawson for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grand Prix events.
In those outings, Lindblad out‑qualified Tsunoda 3‑0 and beat him 2‑1 in the race, with sprint qualifying also favouring Lindblad 1‑0. ### Alpine (Alonso vs.
Stroll) **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso dominates with a 12‑2 record over Lance Stroll. **Sprint:** Alonso continues his superiority, winning four of five sprint qualifying duels.
**Race:** In the Grand Prix, Alonso leads 8‑2, and sprint races are 3‑2. **Championship points:** Alonso’s points stand at 3, while Stroll has none. **Season placements:** Alonso is 19th, Stroll 21st. *Note:* No points were awarded for the Australian, Chinese, Barcelona and Dutch Grand Prix because both drivers retired from those events.
### Alpine (Bearman vs. Ocon) **Qualifying:** Oliver Bearman has a 9‑4 advantage over Esteban Ocon.
**Sprint:** Bearman wins three of five sprint qualifying battles. **Race:** Bearman’s race record is 8‑5, while sprint races are split 2‑3 in Ocon’s favour. *Note:* Bearman did not participate in Spanish qualifying, and no points were awarded for the Dutch Grand Prix as both drivers retired. **Championship points:** Bearman holds 18 points, Ocon only 3.
**Season placements:** Bearman is 13th, Ocon 18th. ### Haas (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto) **Qualifying:** Nico Hulkenberg and Antonio Bortoleto are evenly matched at 7‑7.
**Sprint:** Hulkenberg wins two of three sprint qualifying duels. **Race:** Hulkenberg trails 6‑8 in race results, while sprint races are 1‑3 against Bortoleto. *Note:* No points were awarded for the Miami sprint because Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified. **Championship points:** Hulkenberg has 7 points, Bortoleto 10.
**Season placements:** Hulkenberg sits 15th, Bortoleto 14th. ### Alpine (Gasly vs.
Colapinto) **Qualifying:** Pierre Gasly leads 11‑3 over Logan Colapinto. **Sprint:** Gasly wins three of five sprint qualifying duels. **Race:** Gasly’s race record is 8‑6, while sprint races are 4‑1 in his favour.
**Championship points:** Gasly has accumulated 41 points, Colapinto 27. **Season placements:** Gasly is 10th, Colapinto 12th.
### Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas) **Qualifying:** Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are tied at 7‑7.
**Sprint:** Perez wins three of five sprint qualifying battles. **Race:** Perez leads 8‑4, while sprint races are 2‑3 for Bottas. *Note:* No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grand Prix because both drivers retired. **Championship points:** Both drivers currently have zero points recorded for the head‑to‑head tally.
**Season placements:** Perez is 23rd, Bottas 22nd. ### Additional context and viewing options The 2026 Formula 1 calendar continues to feature a diverse set of circuits, from traditional European venues to newer street races.
Fans can watch every race weekend live via Sky Sports F1, and the service is also available for streaming through the NOW platform with a flexible, no‑contract subscription that can be cancelled at any time. For those who prefer audio content, the official F1 Show podcast provides race analysis, driver interviews and behind‑the‑scenes stories.
Moreover, Sky Sports now offers a WhatsApp channel for quick updates, results and exclusive content. Overall, the head‑to‑head statistics illustrate the competitive dynamics within each team, highlighting which drivers are currently leading their teammates in qualifying pace, race performance and sprint events.
These data points not only help fans track individual progress but also give insight into how team strategies may evolve as the season progresses toward its climax.