The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of data on how drivers within the same team have stacked up against each other across qualifying sessions, sprint races and the main Grand Prix events. Below is a comprehensive recap of the head‑to‑head results for each of the eleven teams up to and including the Spanish Grand Prix, along with an expanded look at the context behind the numbers, the impact of driver changes, and what the statistics suggest for the remainder of the championship.
### McLaren: Norris vs. Piastri In the qualifying arena, Lando Norris has edged out Oscar Piastri with a 9‑5 advantage, showing a slight but consistent edge in single‑lap performance. The sprint format, which is shorter and more tactical, saw Norris dominate completely, winning all five sprint contests that took place.
When the full race distance was tackled, Norris again came out ahead with an 8‑6 record, reinforcing his reputation for race‑craft and tyre management. In terms of championship points, Norris has accumulated 186 compared with Piastri’s 120, and his finishing positions have generally been higher, ranging from fourth place to seventh for Norris versus Piastri’s best of seventh. The only blemish in this pairing was the Chinese Grand Prix, where neither driver started, resulting in no points being awarded.
### Mercedes: Russell vs. Antonelli George Russell has enjoyed a stronger season than his teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
In qualifying, Russell’s 6‑8 record indicates that while Antonelli has shown flashes of speed, Russell has been more consistent. The sprint results swing heavily in Russell’s favour (3‑2), and the race outcomes are even more pronounced: Russell finished ahead of Antonelli in four of ten races, while Antonelli managed only a single top‑ten finish.
Russell’s championship tally stands at 211 points, dwarfing Antonelli’s 292‑point total, which reflects Antonelli’s occasional podiums but also his inconsistency. Notably, Russell’s overall placing across the season ranges from second to first, whereas Antonelli’s best finishes have been around the middle of the pack.
### Red Bull: Verstappen vs. Hadjar Max Verstappen continues to dominate his teammate Isack Hadjar. In qualifying, Verstappen posted an 8‑3 record, and the sprint races mirrored this dominance with a clean 4‑0 sweep.
The race results are identical to the sprint outcomes, underscoring Verstappen’s ability to convert qualifying speed into race victories. Verstappen has amassed 145 championship points compared with Hadjar’s 71, and his finishing positions have consistently been in the top six, while Hadjar has hovered between sixth and eighth place. A notable driver swap occurred for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds when Liam Lawson temporarily replaced Hadjar, adding an extra layer of variability to the team’s performance data.
### Red Bull (continued): Verstappen vs. Lawson During the events where Lawson stood in for Hadjar, Verstappen’s supremacy remained evident. He secured a perfect 3‑0 record in qualifying and a 1‑0 lead in the sprint, while the race outcomes were 2‑1 in his favour. These numbers illustrate how Verstappen’s pace is difficult to match even when the team field changes.
### Ferrari: Leclerc vs. Hamilton Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have delivered a tightly contested duel. Qualifying sees them dead‑locked at 7‑7, indicating comparable single‑lap speed. However, the sprint races tipped slightly towards Leclerc (2‑3), while the main races favored Hamilton (3‑2).
Over the season, Leclerc has collected 167 points against Hamilton’s 191, and their finishing positions have alternated between fifth and third place, highlighting a genuine battle for podium spots within the team. ### Alpine: Albon vs. Sainz Fernando Alonso’s younger teammate, Carlos Sainz, has outperformed Alex Albon in most categories. Qualifying shows Albon trailing with a 4‑10 record, and the sprint races further underline Sainz’s edge (1‑4).
In the full‑distance races, Albon’s 6‑8 result again places him behind Sainz. Their championship points are close—Albon with 5 and Sainz with 6—but Albon’s best finishing positions have been 17th and 16th, whereas Sainz has consistently been in the mid‑teens, reflecting a clear hierarchy within the squad.
### Williams: Lawson vs. Lindblad Liam Lawson and Oscar Lindblad have produced a mixed set of results.
Lawson leads in qualifying with a 6‑5 advantage and also in sprint performance (2‑2). In the race, Lawson’s 8‑3 record demonstrates a stronger ability to manage race conditions. Their championship points stand at 59 for Lawson and 31 for Lindblad, with Lawson’s best finishes ranging from ninth to eleventh, while Lindblad’s have been slightly lower. ### Haas: Lindblad vs.
Tsunoda When Yuki Tsunoda stepped in for Lawson at the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Lindblad continued his strong showing. He achieved a flawless 3‑0 record in qualifying and a 1‑0 sprint win against Tsunoda, followed by a 2‑1 race victory. These figures illustrate Lindblad’s consistency even when faced with a seasoned replacement driver.
### Aston Martin: Alonso vs. Stroll Fernando Alonso’s head‑to‑head with Lance Stroll has been heavily skewed in his favour. In qualifying, Alonso posted a 12‑2 record, and the sprint races (4‑1) further cemented his dominance.
In the race, despite a few retirements, Alonso still managed an 8‑2 win‑loss ratio. However, several Grand Prix events—Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, and Dutch—did not award points because both drivers retired, which impacts the overall championship tally.
Alonso’s points stand at 3 versus Stroll’s 0, and his finishing positions have been between nineteenth and twenty‑first. ### Alpine (continued): Bearman vs. Ocon Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon have had a more uneven rivalry.
Bearman’s qualifying record of 9‑4 shows a clear edge, but the sprint races were closer (3‑2). In the race, Bearman’s 8‑5 record again indicates a slight advantage. Notably, Bearman missed the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, and both drivers retired in the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for that event.
Their championship points are 18 for Bearman and 3 for Ocon, with Bearman’s best finishes ranging from thirteenth to eighteenth. ### Alfa Romeo: Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto Nico Hulkenberg and Antonio Bortoleto have produced a competitive but slightly lopsided set of results. Qualifying sees them tied at 7‑7, while the sprint races favour Hulkenberg (2‑3).
In the race, Hulkenberg’s 6‑8 record again places him just behind Bortoleto. A notable incident occurred at the Miami sprint where Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified, resulting in no points for either driver. Their championship points are 7 for Hulkenberg and 10 for Bortoleto, with finishing positions hovering around the mid‑teens.
### AlphaTauri: Gasly vs. Colapinto Pierre Gasly has maintained a modest advantage over his teammate Oliver Colapinto. In qualifying, Gasly’s 11‑3 record demonstrates superior speed, and the sprint races (3‑2) also lean towards Gasly.
Race results show Gasly winning eight out of six contested events, a statistical anomaly that reflects the small sample size but still indicates a strong performance. Gasly’s championship points total 41 compared with Colapinto’s 27, and their best finishes have been tenth and twelfth respectively.
### Williams (continued): Perez vs. Bottas Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have had a balanced rivalry.
Qualifying results are identical at 7‑7, and sprint races slightly favor Perez (3‑2). However, both drivers suffered retirements in the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, leading to no points being awarded for those events.
Their championship points remain at zero for both, and their finishing positions have been in the low twenties, indicating a challenging season for the team. Overall, the 2026 season’s head‑to‑head statistics provide a clear picture of intra‑team dynamics, driver form, and the influence of occasional driver swaps due to injury or strategic decisions. Fans can continue to follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, and stay updated with podcasts and WhatsApp alerts for the latest insights.