2026 F1 Team-Mate Performance Comparisons After the Spanish Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of data on how teammates stack up against each other across qualifying, sprint events and full Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the head‑to‑head results for each of the eleven teams, highlighting the number of points earned, finishing positions and any notable circumstances that affected the scores.

### McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) **Qualifying:** Over the course of the season, Lando Norris has out‑qualified Oscar Piastri nine times to five. **Sprint:** Norris has a perfect record in sprint qualifying, winning five to zero.

**Race:** In the main Grand Prix events, Norris has finished ahead of Piastri eight times to six. **Sprint Race:** Again Norris dominates the sprint race with five wins to none for Piastri. **Championship points:** Norris leads the pair with 186 points compared with Piastri's 120. **Overall placement:** Norris has consistently finished between fourth and seventh, while Piastri has been placed between seventh and tenth.

The Chinese Grand Prix did not contribute any points because both drivers failed to start the race. ### Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli) **Qualifying:** George Russell has a slight edge, scoring six better qualifying positions against Francesco Antonelli's eight. **Sprint qualifying:** Russell leads 3‑2.

**Race:** In the Grand Prix, Russell has finished ahead of Antonelli four times to ten. **Sprint race:** Russell again out‑performed Antonelli 4‑1.

**Championship points:** Russell has amassed 211 points, while Antonelli trails with 292 points, reflecting Antonelli's stronger overall season despite fewer head‑to‑head wins. **Placement:** Russell has been placed second overall, whereas Antonelli has secured a podium finish, ranking first in the drivers' standings for his team. ### Red Bull (Verstappen vs.

Hadjar) **Qualifying:** Max Verstappen has a clear advantage, out‑qualifying Pierre‑Louis Hadjar eight to three. **Sprint qualifying:** Verstappen leads 4‑0.

**Race:** The Grand Prix results mirror qualifying with Verstappen winning eight times to three. **Sprint race:** Verstappen again dominates 4‑0. **Championship points:** Verstappen's total stands at 145 points, while Hadjar has accumulated 71.

**Placement:** Verstappen finishes between sixth and eighth, whereas Hadjar's best finishes range from eighth to tenth. ### Verstappen vs.

Lawson (Temporary Replacement) When Liam Lawson stepped in for Hadjar at the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Verstappen continued his dominance. **Qualifying:** Verstappen beat Lawson three to zero. **Sprint qualifying:** 1‑0.

**Race:** Verstappen finished ahead of Lawson twice to once. **Sprint race:** 1‑0.

This short stint illustrates Verstappen's consistency even when paired with a substitute driver. ### Ferrari (Leclerc vs.

Hamilton) **Qualifying:** Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have split their qualifying battles evenly at seven each. **Sprint qualifying:** Hamilton edged Leclerc 3‑2. **Race:** Leclerc finished ahead of Hamilton six times to eight.

**Sprint race:** Leclerc turned the tables, winning three to two. **Championship points:** Leclerc has collected 167 points, while Hamilton sits at 191.

**Placement:** Leclerc's best finishes are fifth, whereas Hamilton has achieved a podium, finishing third overall. ### Alpine (Albon vs. Sainz) **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso’s teammate, Alex Albon, has a modest lead with four better qualifying spots to ten for Carlos Sainz.

**Sprint qualifying:** Albon 1‑4. **Race:** Albon again leads 6‑8. **Sprint race:** Albon 1‑4. **Championship points:** Albon's tally is 5 points, Sainz's is 6.

**Placement:** Albon has been placed 17th‑16th, while Sainz sits just ahead in the same range. ### Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad) **Qualifying:** Liam Lawson out‑qualified Oscar Lindblad six to five. **Sprint qualifying:** Lawson 2‑2.

**Race:** Lawson has a clear advantage, finishing ahead eight times to three. **Sprint race:** Lawson leads three to one.

**Championship points:** Lawson has earned 59 points, Lindblad 31. **Placement:** Lawson's best results are ninth, while Lindblad's are eleventh. ### Haas (Lindblad vs.

Tsunoda) After Lawson’s stint, Yuki Tsunoda filled the seat for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds. **Qualifying:** Lindblad beats Tsunoda three to zero.

**Sprint qualifying:** Lindblad 1‑0. **Race:** Lindblad finishes ahead two to one.

**Sprint race:** Lindblad 1‑0. This brief comparison shows Lindblad’s superiority in the limited meetings. ### Aston Martin (Alonso vs.

Stroll) **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso dominates with twelve better qualifying positions to two for Lance Stroll. **Sprint qualifying:** Alonso 4‑1. **Race:** Alonso again leads eight to two.

**Sprint race:** Alonso 3‑2. **Championship points:** Alonso has a perfect 3‑0 record, while Stroll has yet to score. **Placement:** Alonso’s finishes range from nineteenth to twenty‑first, whereas Stroll has not secured points. ### Alpine (Bearman vs.

Ocon) **Qualifying:** Oliver Bearman out‑qualified Esteban Ocon nine to four. **Sprint qualifying:** Bearman 3‑2. **Race:** Bearman leads eight to five.

**Sprint race:** Bearman 2‑3. Bearman missed the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, and both drivers retired in the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for that event.

**Championship points:** Bearman holds 18 points, Ocon only 3. **Placement:** Bearman’s best finish is thirteenth, Ocon eighteenth. ### Haas (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto) **Qualifying:** Nico Hulkenberg and Andrea Bortoleto are evenly matched at seven each.

**Sprint qualifying:** Hulkenberg 2‑3. **Race:** Hulkenberg finishes ahead six to eight. **Sprint race:** Hulkenberg 1‑3. Hulkenberg failed to start the Miami sprint, and Bortoleto was disqualified, meaning no points were awarded for that sprint.

**Championship points:** Hulkenberg has 7 points, Bortoleto 10. **Placement:** Hulkenberg’s results place him fifteenth, Bortoleto fourteenth. ### Alpine (Gasly vs.

Colapinto) **Qualifying:** Pierre Gasly out‑qualifies Callum Colapinto eleven to three. **Sprint qualifying:** Gasly 3‑2. **Race:** Gasly finishes ahead eight to six. **Sprint race:** Gasly 4‑1.

**Championship points:** Gasly leads with 41 points to Colapinto’s 27. **Placement:** Gasly’s best finishes are tenth, while Colapinto’s are twelfth. ### Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas) **Qualifying:** Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are dead‑locked at seven each.

**Sprint qualifying:** Perez 3‑2. **Race:** Perez wins eight to four. **Sprint race:** Perez 2‑3. Both drivers retired in the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, resulting in no points for those events.

**Championship points:** Neither driver earned points in the head‑to‑head tally, leaving both at zero. **Placement:** Perez’s overall finish is twenty‑third, Bottas twenty‑second. ### Season Overview The data above reflects the competitive dynamics within each team throughout the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.

While some pairings, such as Norris vs. Piastri or Verstappen vs.

Hadjar, show clear superiority for one driver, other duos are far more balanced, illustrating the fine margins that separate teammates at the pinnacle of motorsport. Notably, driver changes—like Lawson stepping in for Hadjar and later being replaced by Tsunoda—add layers of complexity to the statistics, but the overall trends remain evident.

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