The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of intra‑team statistics, tracking how each driver fared against their teammate across qualifying, sprint and race sessions for all eleven entries on the grid. Below is a comprehensive recap that not only restates the raw numbers but also adds context, highlights trends, and explains the significance of each head‑to‑head battle. ### McLaren (Norris vs.
Piastri) In the latest qualifying sessions, Lando Norris out‑performed Oscar Piastri nine times to five, while the sprint format saw Norris win every single encounter (5‑0). When the checkered flag fell, Norris again held the advantage, posting an 8‑6 record in the Grand Prix races and maintaining a flawless sprint record (5‑0). Over the course of the season, Norris has accumulated 186 championship points compared with Piastri's 120, and his finishing positions have ranged from fourth place to seventh, whereas Piastri has generally been positioned lower in the midfield.
Notably, the Chinese Grand Prix contributed no points for either driver because both cars failed to start the race. ### Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli) George Russell has enjoyed a strong showing against his rookie teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli. In qualifying, Russell’s tally stands at six wins to Antonelli’s eight, indicating that Antonelli has occasionally edged the more experienced Russell in single‑lap pace.
However, the sprint format flips the script: Russell has won three sprints while Antonelli has claimed two. In the race results, Russell leads 4‑10, and in sprint races he again tops the leaderboard 4‑1. Their championship points diverge sharply, with Russell sitting on 211 points versus Antonelli's 292, reflecting Antonelli’s consistency and occasional podium finishes that have propelled him to a first‑place standing in the team hierarchy, while Russell occupies second overall.
### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) Max Verstappen continues to dominate his teammate Isack Hadjar. In qualifying, Verstappen has a clear 8‑3 advantage, and in sprint events he has won all four head‑to‑heads.
The race outcomes mirror this dominance, with Verstappen again winning eight times to Hadjar’s three. Their points gap is substantial: 145 for Verstappen against 71 for Hadjar.
Verstappen’s finishing positions range from sixth to eighth, while Hadjar typically finishes in the lower midfield, between eighth and tenth. ### Lawson Substitutions (Verstappen vs. Lawson) Liam Lawson stepped in for Hadjar at the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds.
In those events, Verstappen’s superiority persisted, with a 3‑0 qualifying record and a 2‑1 race record against Lawson, plus clean sweeps in both sprint qualifying (1‑0) and sprint races (1‑0). This underscores Verstappen’s ability to maintain a performance edge even when his teammate changes.
### Ferrari vs. Mercedes (Leclerc vs.
Hamilton) Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have produced a tightly contested rivalry. Qualifying results are evenly split at 7‑7, but Hamilton has the edge in sprint qualifying (3‑2).
In race conditions, Leclerc holds a slight advantage (6‑8), while Hamilton has turned the tables in sprint races (3‑2). Their championship points are close, with Leclerc at 167 and Hamilton at 191, and their finishing positions oscillate between fifth for Leclerc and third for Hamilton, highlighting the ongoing battle between the two veteran champions. ### Alpine (Albon vs.
Sainz) Fernando Alonso’s younger teammate, Carlos Sainz, has generally out‑performed Alex Albon. Qualifying shows Albon trailing 4‑10, and in sprint qualifying the gap widens to 1‑4.
Race results follow a similar pattern: Albon 6‑8 to Sainz, and sprint races 1‑4 in Sainz’s favor. Their championship points are modest, with Albon at five and Sainz at six, and their overall placements hover around the lower midfield (Albon 17th‑16th, Sainz 16th‑15th).
### Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad) Liam Lawson and Oscar Lindblad have exchanged victories throughout the season. Lawson leads in qualifying (6‑5) and dominates sprint qualifying (2‑2).
In race events, Lawson’s record stands at 8‑3, and he also wins more sprint races (3‑1). Their points tally reflects Lawson’s edge (59 versus Lindblad’s 31), with Lawson finishing between ninth and eleventh, while Lindblad’s placements range from eleventh to thirteenth. ### Alpine Substitutes (Lindblad vs. Tsunoda) Yuki Tsunoda filled in for Lawson at the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grands Prix.
Lindblad maintained his advantage, winning all three qualifying match‑ups (3‑0) and sprint qualifying (1‑0). In race and sprint races, Lindblad continued to out‑perform Tsunoda, posting a 2‑1 race record and a 1‑0 sprint record. ### Aston Martin (Alonso vs. Stroll) Fernando Alonso’s head‑to‑head with Lance Stroll shows a stark disparity.
In qualifying, Alonso dominates 12‑2, and in sprint qualifying he leads 4‑1. Race results echo this dominance, with Alonso winning eight times to Stroll’s two, and sprint races 3‑2. However, several Grand Prix events (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch) awarded no points because both drivers retired, which impacts their overall championship tallies. Alonso currently holds three points to Stroll’s zero, and their finishing positions are 19th‑21st respectively.
### Alpine (Bearman vs. Ocon) Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon have had mixed results. In qualifying, Bearman leads 9‑4, while sprint qualifying is closer at 3‑2. Race outcomes are tighter, with Bearman 8‑5, but sprint races see Ocon taking a slight edge (3‑2).
Notably, Bearman missed the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying, and both drivers retired at the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for that round. Overall, Bearman has accumulated 18 points to Ocon’s 3, placing them 13th‑18th in the team hierarchy. ### Haas (Hulkenberg vs.
Bortoleto) Nico Hulkenberg and Pietro Bortoleto have produced a fairly balanced rivalry. Qualifying is dead‑locked at 7‑7, while sprint qualifying favors Hulkenberg 2‑3.
In race conditions, Hulkenberg trails 6‑8, and sprint races see a 1‑3 advantage for Bortoleto. A unique incident occurred at the Miami Grand Prix sprint where Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified, resulting in no points for either driver. Their championship points stand at 7 for Hulkenberg and 10 for Bortoleto, with final placements of 15th‑14th. ### AlphaTauri (Gasly vs.
Colapinto) Pierre Gasly and Oliver Colapinto have exchanged victories throughout the season. Qualifying sees Gasly ahead 11‑3, while sprint qualifying is closer at 3‑2.
In race events, Gasly leads 8‑6, and sprint races 4‑1. Their points total 41 for Gasly and 27 for Colapinto, with finishing positions ranging from tenth to twelfth. ### Red Bull Junior (Perez vs. Bottas) Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have a more tumultuous record.
Qualifying is evenly split (7‑7), and sprint qualifying favors Perez 3‑2. In race conditions, Perez leads 8‑4, but sprint races see Bottas turn the tables (3‑2).
However, both drivers retired from the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, resulting in no points for either. Their championship points remain at zero, and their final placements are 23rd‑22nd respectively. ### Overall Season Overview The 2026 Formula 1 calendar features a full slate of races that can be streamed live via Sky Sports F1, with the added convenience of the NOW platform offering contract‑free viewing and the ability to cancel at any time.
Fans can also stay up‑to‑date with the official F1 Show podcast and receive real‑time updates through Sky Sports on WhatsApp. This comprehensive coverage ensures that every qualifying session, sprint, and Grand Prix is accessible to enthusiasts worldwide, allowing them to follow the intricate team‑mate dynamics that shape the championship narrative.