2026 F1 Team‑Mate Head‑to‑Head Comparisons After the Spanish Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula 1 season has generated a wealth of data on how teammates have stacked up against each other across qualifying, sprint and race sessions. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the head‑to‑head results for each of the eleven teams, updated through the Spanish Grand Prix, together with an overview of the championship points, overall placements and a few notable driver changes that have taken place during the year.

### McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) **Qualifying:** Across all Grand Prix events, Lando Norris has out‑qualified Oscar Piastri nine times to five.

**Sprint:** Norris has a perfect record of five‑zero in sprint qualifying. **Race:** In the main Grand Prix races, Norris leads Piastri 8‑6, while the sprint races again show Norris winning all five head‑to‑heads.

**Championship points:** Norris has amassed 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120. **Season‑long positions:** Norris currently sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, with Piastri occupying seventh. The Chinese Grand Prix did not contribute any points for either driver because both failed to start the race. ### Williams (Russell vs.

Antonelli) **Qualifying:** George Russell has a 6‑8 record against his teammate Alex Antonelli. **Sprint qualifying:** Russell edges Antonelli 3‑2. **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Russell’s tally stands at 4‑10, while sprint races show a dominant 4‑1 advantage.

**Championship points:** Russell leads with 211 points to Antonelli’s 292, reflecting Antonelli’s stronger overall results despite Russell’s better sprint performances. **Season placements:** Russell is positioned second, while Antonelli leads the team in the standings at first place.

### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) **Qualifying:** Max Verstappen has out‑qualified Isack Hadjar 8‑3.

**Sprint qualifying:** Verstappen again leads 4‑0. **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Verstappen’s record mirrors qualifying at 8‑3, and sprint races remain 4‑0. **Championship points:** Verstappen holds 145 points to Hadjar’s 71. **Season placements:** Verstappen is currently sixth in the drivers’ championship, with Hadjar occupying eighth.

### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Lawson) Liam Lawson temporarily replaced Hadjar for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds. During that stint, Verstappen’s head‑to‑head against Lawson was 3‑0 in qualifying, 1‑0 in sprint qualifying, 2‑1 in race results and 1‑0 in sprint races. This brief partnership further cemented Verstappen’s dominance.

### Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton) **Qualifying:** Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are evenly matched at 7‑7. **Sprint qualifying:** Leclerc leads 2‑3.

**Race:** Leclerc’s Grand Prix record is 6‑8, while sprint races show a 3‑2 edge. **Championship points:** Leclerc has collected 167 points, Hamilton 191. **Season placements:** Leclerc is currently fifth, Hamilton sits in third place overall.

### Alpine (Albon vs. Sainz) **Qualifying:** Fernando Albon trails Carlos Sainz 4‑10. **Sprint qualifying:** Albon’s sprint record is 1‑4.

**Race:** Albon’s Grand Prix results are 6‑8, with sprint races again 1‑4. **Championship points:** Albon holds a modest 5 points to Sainz’s 6. **Season placements:** Albon is 17th, Sainz 16th in the drivers’ table. ### Alpha Tauri (Lawson vs.

Lindblad) **Qualifying:** Liam Lawson leads Nikita Lindblad 6‑5. **Sprint qualifying:** They are tied 2‑2. **Race:** Lawson’s Grand Prix tally is 8‑3, and sprint races show a 3‑1 advantage.

**Championship points:** Lawson has 59 points, Lindblad 31. **Season placements:** Lawson is ninth, Lindblad eleventh. ### Alpha Tauri (Lindblad vs. Tsunoda) Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds.

Lindblad’s head‑to‑head against Tsunoda is 3‑0 in qualifying, 1‑0 in sprint qualifying, 2‑1 in race results and 1‑0 in sprint races, indicating a clear edge for Lindblad during those events. ### Aston Martin (Alonso vs. Stroll) **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso dominates Lance Stroll 12‑2.

**Sprint qualifying:** Alonso leads 4‑1. **Race:** Alonso’s Grand Prix record is 8‑2, with sprint races 3‑2. No points were awarded for the Australian, Chinese, Barcelona and Dutch Grand Prix because both drivers retired from those events.

**Championship points:** Alonso holds 3 points, Stroll none. **Season placements:** Alonso is 19th, Stroll 21st. ### Alpine (Bearman vs.

Ocon) **Qualifying:** Oliver Bearman beats Esteban Ocon 9‑4. **Sprint qualifying:** Bearman leads 3‑2. **Race:** Bearman’s Grand Prix record is 8‑5, while sprint races show a 2‑3 deficit. Bearman missed Spanish qualifying, and both drivers retired at the Dutch GP, resulting in no points for that round.

**Championship points:** Bearman has 18 points, Ocon 3. **Season placements:** Bearman sits 13th, Ocon 18th. ### Haas (Hulkenberg vs.

Bortoleto) **Qualifying:** Nico Hulkenberg and Antonio Bortoleto are evenly matched at 7‑7. **Sprint qualifying:** Hulkenberg leads 2‑3.

**Race:** Hulkenberg’s Grand Prix tally is 6‑8, sprint races 1‑3. No points were awarded for the Miami sprint because Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified. **Championship points:** Hulkenberg holds 7 points, Bortoleto 10. **Season placements:** Hulkenberg is 15th, Bortoleto 14th.

### Alpha Tauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto) **Qualifying:** Pierre Gasly dominates Callum Colapinto 11‑3. **Sprint qualifying:** Gasly leads 3‑2.

**Race:** Gasly’s Grand Prix record is 8‑6, sprint races 4‑1. **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 qualifying:** Perez leads 3‑2. **Race:** Perez’s Grand Prix record is 8‑4, sprint races 2‑3. No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grand Prix because both drivers retired.

**Championship points:** Both drivers have zero points from the listed events, with Perez finishing 23rd and Bottas 22nd in the season standings. ### Overall Insights The data highlights several clear patterns. Max Verstappen continues to dominate his teammates, whether it is against Hadjar or the temporary replacement Lawson, showing his superiority in both qualifying and race conditions. Lando Norris also enjoys a strong edge over Oscar Piastri, especially in sprint formats where he has never been beaten.

Conversely, teams such as Alpine’s junior squad (Bearman/Ocon) and Red Bull’s junior drivers (Perez/Bottas) reveal more balanced or even unfavorable match‑ups, indicating potential areas for development. ### Additional Context for Fans - **Streaming Options:** All 2026 F1 races are available live via Sky Sports F1. Viewers can stream without a long‑term contract using NOW, which offers a cancel‑anytime model. - **Podcasts & Updates:** The official F1 Show podcast provides weekly analysis, driver interviews and technical breakdowns for fans who want deeper insight.

- **Engagement:** Sky Sports also offers a WhatsApp service for real‑time updates, race reminders and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content. By tracking these head‑to‑head statistics, supporters can gauge driver form, team strategy effectiveness and predict how the championship may evolve as the season progresses toward its final rounds. The expanded dataset, combined with streaming and podcast resources, equips enthusiasts with a full‑spectrum view of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.