2026 F1 Team‑Mate Rivalry Overview After the Spanish Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has generated a wealth of data on how teammates have performed against each other across qualifying, sprint and race sessions. Below is a comprehensive recap of the head‑to‑head statistics for each of the eleven teams, updated after the Spanish Grand Prix.

The figures cover every event that has taken place so far, highlighting the number of times each driver finished ahead of their teammate in the three key formats, as well as the championship points they have accumulated and their overall placement ranges. ### McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) - **Qualifying:** Lando Norris finished ahead of Oscar Piastri nine times, while Piastri was ahead five times.

- **Sprint:** Norris dominated the sprint format with a clean 5‑0 record. - **Race:** In the Grand Prix races, Norris edged out Piastri eight to six, and again swept the sprint races 5‑0. - **Championship Points:** Norris has amassed 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120.

- **Season‑long Placement:** Norris’s best finish has been fourth place, while Piastri’s best has been seventh. - **Note:** No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race.

### Williams (Russell vs. Antonelli) - **Qualifying:** George Russell recorded six wins against his teammate Alex Antonelli’s eight. - **Sprint:** Russell turned the tables in the sprint, winning three times to Antonelli’s two.

- **Race:** Russell’s Grand Prix record stands at four wins to Antonelli’s ten, while the sprint record is four to one in Russell’s favour. - **Championship Points:** Russell leads the team with 211 points, while Antonelli has 292. - **Placement:** Russell’s best finish this season has been second, whereas Antonelli has already secured a victory.

### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) - **Qualifying:** Max Verstappen beat Isack Hadjar eight times, with Hadjar ahead three times.

- **Sprint:** Verstappen swept the sprint sessions 4‑0. - **Race:** The Grand Prix results mirror qualifying – Verstappen 8‑3 – and the sprint remains 4‑0. - **Championship Points:** Verstappen has collected 145 points; Hadjar has 71.

- **Placement:** Verstappen’s highest finish is sixth, while Hadjar’s best is eighth. ### Verstappen’s Substitute (Lawson) – Dutch, Italian and Spanish GPs - **Qualifying:** When Liam Lawson stepped in for Hadjar, Verstappen out‑qualified him 3‑0.

- **Sprint:** Verstappen again won the sprint 1‑0. - **Race:** In the main race, Verstappen finished ahead 2‑1, and the sprint remained 1‑0.

### Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton) - **Qualifying:** Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were dead‑locked at seven each. - **Sprint:** Leclerc took two sprint wins to Hamilton’s three.

- **Race:** Leclerc finished ahead six times, Hamilton eight; sprint races saw Leclerc win three to Hamilton’s two. - **Championship Points:** Leclerc has 167 points, Hamilton 191. - **Placement:** Leclerc’s best result this year is fifth place; Hamilton has already stood on the podium three times.

### Alpine (Albon vs. Sainz) - **Qualifying:** Fernando Albon beat Carlos Sainz four times; Sainz was ahead ten. - **Sprint:** The sprint saw Albon win once while Sainz took four. - **Race:** Albon’s race record is six wins to eight for Sainz; sprint remains 1‑4.

- **Championship Points:** Albon has a modest five points, Sainz six. - **Placement:** Albon’s season best is seventeenth, Sainz sixteenth.

### Aston Martin (Lawson vs. Lindblad) - **Qualifying:** Lawson edged Lindblad six to five.

- **Sprint:** The sprint was evenly split 2‑2. - **Race:** Lawson dominated the race with eight wins to Lindblad’s three; sprint was 3‑1 for Lawson. - **Championship Points:** Lawson has 59 points, Lindblad 31. - **Placement:** Lawson’s highest finish is ninth; Lindblad’s is eleventh.

### Lawson’s Replacement (Tsunoda) – Dutch, Italian and Spanish GPs - **Qualifying:** After Lawson’s stint, Yuki Tsunoda took over. In qualifying, Lindblad beat Tsunoda three to zero. - **Sprint:** Lindblad also won the sprint 1‑0. - **Race:** Lindblad’s race record was two wins to one for Tsunoda; sprint again 1‑0.

### Alpine (Alonso vs. Stroll) - **Qualifying:** Fernando Alonso dominated with twelve wins to Lance Stroll’s two. - **Sprint:** Alonso kept the advantage 4‑1. - **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Alonso was ahead eight to two; sprint 3‑2.

- **Championship Points:** Alonso has three points, Stroll none. - **Placement:** Alonso’s best finish is nineteenth; Stroll’s is twenty‑first. - **Note:** No points were awarded for the Australian, Chinese, Barcelona and Dutch GPs because both drivers retired. ### Alpine (Bearman vs.

Ocon) - **Qualifying:** Oliver Bearman beat Esteban Ocon nine to four. - **Sprint:** Bearman won three sprints to Ocon’s two. - **Race:** Bearman’s race record is eight to five; sprint 2‑3.

- **Championship Points:** Bearman leads with 18 points, Ocon three. - **Placement:** Bearman’s best finish is thirteenth; Ocon’s is eighteenth.

- **Note:** Bearman missed Spanish qualifying, and no points were awarded for the Dutch GP as both retired. ### Haas (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto) - **Qualifying:** Nico Hülkenberg and Antonio Bortoleto were evenly matched at seven each. - **Sprint:** Hülkenberg won two sprints, Bortoleto three.

- **Race:** Hülkenberg finished ahead six times to Bortoleto’s eight; sprint 1‑3. - **Championship Points:** Hülkenberg has seven points, Bortoleto ten. - **Placement:** Hülkenberg’s best finish is fifteenth; Bortoleto’s is fourteenth.

- **Note:** No sprint points were awarded because Hülkenberg failed to start the Miami sprint and Bortoleto was disqualified. ### AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto) - **Qualifying:** Pierre Gasly out‑qualified Logan Colapinto eleven to three.

- **Sprint:** Gasly won three sprints to Colapinto’s two. - **Race:** Gasly’s race record is eight wins to six for Colapinto; sprint 4‑1. - **Championship Points:** Gasly has 41 points, Colapinto 27.

- **Placement:** Gasly’s best finish is tenth; Colapinto’s is twelfth. ### Mercedes (Perez vs. Bottas) - **Qualifying:** Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas were tied at seven each.

- **Sprint:** Perez won three sprints, Bottas two. - **Race:** Perez finished ahead eight times to Bottas’s four; sprint 2‑3. - **Championship Points:** Both drivers ended the season with zero points due to retirements.

- **Placement:** Perez’s best result was twenty‑third, Bottas twenty‑second. - **Note:** No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian GPs because both drivers retired.

### Overall Season Context The data above paints a vivid picture of intra‑team competition in 2026. Some pairings, like Norris vs. Piastri at McLaren, show a relatively balanced rivalry with Norris holding a slight edge.

Others, such as Alonso vs. Stroll, are heavily lopsided, reflecting either a disparity in car performance, driver experience, or race incidents that forced both to retire in multiple events. ### Viewing Options Fans can follow every race weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar live on Sky Sports F1. The service is available for streaming via NOW, with no long‑term contract required and the freedom to cancel at any time.

Additionally, listeners can stay up‑to‑date with the latest analysis and behind‑the‑scenes stories by tuning into "The F1 Show" podcast, and they can receive real‑time updates through Sky Sports on WhatsApp. This expanded overview not only recounts the raw numbers but also provides context on how each teammate duel has unfolded, the impact of driver substitutions, and the broader implications for the championship battle as the season progresses toward its climax.