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

The 2026 Formula One season has produced a detailed set of head‑to‑head statistics for every driver pairing across the eleven teams, covering qualifying sessions, sprint events and full Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive recap that not only lists the raw numbers but also adds context to help fans understand how each teammate has performed relative to the other throughout the year up to and including the Spanish Grand Prix. ### McLaren Duo: Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri - **Qualifying**: Norris has out‑qualified Piastri nine times to five.

This indicates that in the majority of qualifying sessions Norris has secured a better grid position, giving him a strategic edge at the start of races. - **Sprint**: In the shorter sprint format Norris dominates completely with a 5‑0 record, meaning Piastri has yet to beat his teammate in a sprint. - **Race Results**: When the full Grand Prix distance is considered, Norris leads 8‑6.

The margin is narrower than in qualifying, showing that Piastri can close the gap over a race distance. - **Championship Points**: Norris has accumulated 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120, reflecting both his higher finishes and the consistency of his qualifying advantage.

- **Season‑Long Placement**: Norris sits in fourth place in the drivers’ standings while Piastri is seventh, a three‑position gap that mirrors the points difference. - **Special Note**: No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race, a rare double‑DNF that left the head‑to‑head tally unchanged.

### Williams Pairing: George Russell vs. Antonelli - **Qualifying**: Russell holds a 6‑8 advantage, meaning Antonelli has actually out‑qualified him slightly more often, a sign of the young driver’s speed in a single‑lap scenario.

- **Sprint**: Russell flips the script in sprint races with a 3‑2 edge, showing his ability to manage the shorter, more intense format. - **Race**: The full‑race head‑to‑head is 4‑10 in Russell’s favour, indicating that while Antonelli may start ahead occasionally, Russell tends to finish ahead after the full distance.

- **Championship**: Russell’s 211 points dwarf Antonelli’s 292, a typo in the original data; the corrected interpretation is that Antonelli, despite fewer race wins, has gathered more points due to consistency, placing him second overall while Russell is first among his teammates. - **Season Placement**: Russell is currently second in the drivers’ championship, whereas Antonelli leads the pack, reflecting a strong rookie season for the Italian. ### Red Bull Pairing: Max Verstappen vs. Isack Hadjar - **Qualifying**: Verstappen dominates with an 8‑3 record over Hadjar, underscoring his continued supremacy in extracting the ultimate lap.

- **Sprint**: He also leads 4‑0 in sprint events, never conceding a sprint win to his teammate. - **Race**: The Grand Prix head‑to‑head mirrors qualifying, 8‑3, confirming Verstappen’s ability to convert qualifying speed into race victories. - **Points**: Verstappen’s 145 points versus Hadjar’s 71 illustrate the gap between a multiple‑world champion and a developing talent. - **Placement**: Verstappen is positioned sixth in the overall standings, while Hadjar sits in eighth, a modest but respectable difference for a rookie.

### Temporary Replacement: Liam Lawson for Hadjar (Dutch, Italian, Spanish GPs) - **Qualifying**: With Lawson in the seat, Verstappen’s advantage shrinks to 3‑0, reflecting Lawson’s respectable qualifying performances. - **Sprint**: Verstappen still leads 1‑0, showing his sprint dominance remains unchallenged. - **Race**: The race head‑to‑head is 2‑1 for Verstappen, indicating Lawson managed a podium‑level finish in at least one race. - **Points**: The points tally for these three events further cements Verstappen’s lead.

### Ferrari vs. Mercedes: Charles Leclerc vs.

Lewis Hamilton - **Qualifying**: The two legends are evenly matched in qualifying, each with seven top‑qualifying performances. - **Sprint**: Hamilton edges Leclerc 3‑2, highlighting his sprint race craft.

- **Race**: Leclerc’s 6‑8 record shows he has been slightly less successful over full race distances compared with Hamilton’s 8‑6 advantage. - **Championship**: Leclerc’s 167 points are outstripped by Hamilton’s 191, a reflection of Hamilton’s consistent podium finishes. - **Placement**: Leclerc is currently fifth in the standings, while Hamilton sits third, indicating a tight battle for the top three.

### Alpine Duo: Alex Albon vs. Carlos Sainz - **Qualifying**: Albon’s 4‑10 record shows Sainz has been the faster qualifier in the majority of sessions. - **Sprint**: The sprint results are evenly split, 1‑4 for Albon, suggesting Sainz’s sprint pace is stronger. - **Race**: Albon’s 6‑8 record again trails Sainz, confirming the Spanish driver’s overall edge.

- **Points**: Albon’s modest 5 points versus Sainz’s 6 illustrate a very close intra‑team competition. - **Placement**: Albon sits 17th overall, while Sainz is 16th, a one‑position difference. ### Haas Pairing: Lawson vs.

Lindblad - **Qualifying**: Lawson leads 6‑5, indicating a slight edge in single‑lap speed. - **Sprint**: Their sprint record is tied at 2‑2, showing parity. - **Race**: Lawson’s 8‑3 advantage in race results demonstrates his ability to convert qualifying into race success. - **Points**: Lawson’s 59 points dwarf Lindblad’s 31, placing Lawson ninth in the drivers’ standings while Lindblad is eleventh.

### AlphaTauri Replacement: Yuki Tsunoda for Lawson (Dutch, Italian, Spanish GPs) - **Qualifying**: Lindblad’s 3‑0 record over Tsunoda shows Lindblad’s dominance when the seat is filled by a substitute. - **Sprint**: Lindblad again leads 1‑0. - **Race**: Lindblad’s 2‑1 record indicates he finished ahead in two of the three races. ### Aston Martin Pairing: Fernando Alonso vs.

Lance Stroll - **Qualifying**: Alonso’s 12‑2 advantage highlights his superior one‑lap pace. - **Sprint**: He also leads 4‑1 in sprint events. - **Race**: In the races where both finished, Alonso’s 8‑2 record is overwhelming, though several Grand Prix (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch) awarded no points because both drivers retired. - **Points**: Alonso’s 3 points versus Stroll’s 0 reflect the limited number of finishes.

- **Placement**: Alonso is 19th, Stroll 21st in the overall driver rankings. ### Alpine‑Junior Pairing: Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon - **Qualifying**: Bearman’s 9‑4 record shows his rapid adaptation to F1 machinery. - **Sprint**: He leads 3‑2 in sprint events.

- **Race**: Bearman’s 8‑5 advantage is impressive, though he missed the Spanish GP qualifying and both drivers retired in the Dutch GP, meaning no points were allocated for those events. - **Points**: Bearman’s 18 points contrast sharply with Ocon’s 3, placing Bearman 13th and Ocon 18th overall.

### Haas Newcomers: Nico Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto - **Qualifying**: They are evenly matched at 7‑7. - **Sprint**: Hulkenberg’s 2‑3 record shows Bortoleto’s slight sprint edge. - **Race**: Hulkenberg’s 6‑8 record indicates Bortoleto finished ahead more often.

- **Points**: Hulkenberg’s 7 points versus Bortoleto’s 10 reflect Bortoleto’s higher finishes, though Hulkenberg missed the Miami GP sprint start and Bortoleto was disqualified, affecting the tally. ### Alpine‑Junior Pairing: Pierre Gasly vs. Francesco Colapinto - **Qualifying**: Gasly’s 11‑3 advantage underscores his experience. - **Sprint**: He leads 3‑2 in sprint events.

- **Race**: Gasly’s 8‑6 record shows a modest edge. - **Points**: Gasly’s 41 points versus Colapinto’s 27 place Gasly in 10th overall, with Colapinto in 12th. ### Red Bull Junior Pairing: Sergio Pérez vs.

Valtteri Bottas - **Qualifying**: Both drivers have an identical 7‑7 record, indicating equal one‑lap speed. - **Sprint**: Pérez leads 3‑2. - **Race**: Pérez’s 8‑4 advantage is nullified by the fact that both drivers retired in the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, resulting in zero points for either driver.

- **Placement**: Pérez sits 23rd, Bottas 22nd in the championship. ### Viewing Options Fans can watch every race weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar live on Sky Sports F1.

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Overall, the 2026 season’s intra‑team battles illustrate a mix of veteran dominance, emerging talent, and occasional surprises caused by driver swaps and race retirements. As the calendar progresses beyond Spain, these head‑to‑head figures will continue to evolve, offering a rich narrative for fans tracking the performance of each driver within their respective squads.