The 2026 Formula 1 season has produced a wealth of data on how teammates stack up against each other across qualifying, sprint events and the main Grand Prix races. After the conclusion of the Spanish Grand Prix, a comprehensive head‑to‑head summary can be drawn for each of the eleven entries on the grid, highlighting wins, points earned, and overall placement trends. ### McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) In qualifying, Lando Norris has out‑performed Oscar Piastri nine times to five, while the sprint format sees Norris winning all five of the head‑to‑head match‑ups.
During the full‑race distance Norris has a slight edge, with eight victories to Piastri’s six, and again dominates the sprint races with a perfect 5‑0 record. Over the course of the championship Norris has accumulated 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120, and his finishing positions have generally been higher, ranging from fourth place for Norris to seventh for Piastri. The only exception to the scoring was the Chinese Grand Prix, where neither driver started and therefore no points were awarded.
### Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli) George Russell’s qualifying record stands at six wins against eight for his teammate Andrea Antonelli. In sprint sessions Russell has turned the tables, winning three of the five duels while Antonelli claimed two.
When the race distance is considered, Russell finished ahead of Antonelli four times out of ten attempts, yet in sprint races he again led the head‑to‑head with four wins to Antonelli’s single victory. In the championship tally Russell leads with 211 points to Antonelli’s 292, indicating that Antonelli’s stronger sprint performances have boosted his overall total.
Their final placement for the season shows Russell typically finishing second while Antonelli secured a first‑place finish at least once. ### Red Bull (Verstappen vs.
Hadjar) Max Verstappen continues to dominate his teammate Isack Hadjar. In qualifying Verstappen has eight wins to Hadjar’s three, and the sprint format mirrors this dominance with Verstappen winning all four head‑to‑head contests. The race results are identical to qualifying, with Verstappen again out‑scoring Hadjar eight to three. Across the championship Verstappen has amassed 145 points, more than double Hadjar’s 71, and his final positions range from sixth place to Hadjar’s eighth‑place finishes.
### Lawson Substitutions (Verstappen vs. Lawson) For the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Liam Lawson temporarily replaced Hadjar alongside Verstappen. In those events Verstappen’s qualifying advantage widened to a 3‑0 lead, and he also won the sole sprint duel. In the races Verstappen secured two wins to Lawson’s single victory, and the sprint race again saw Verstappen prevail.
This brief partnership underscores Verstappen’s consistent superiority even when paired with a different teammate. ### Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton) Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have produced a mixed set of results.
Qualifying sees them dead‑locked at seven wins each, while the sprint sessions give Leclerc a slight edge with two wins to Hamilton’s three. In the main races Leclerc has six victories compared with Hamilton’s eight, and the sprint races are split 3‑2 in Leclerc’s favour. The championship points reflect a close battle: Leclerc holds 167 points against Hamilton’s 191, and their final season placements show Leclerc typically finishing fifth while Hamilton secured a podium with third place. ### Alpine (Albon vs.
Sainz) Fernando Alonso’s younger teammate, Carlos Sainz, has a clear advantage in qualifying, winning ten times to Albon’s four. The sprint format flips the dynamic, with Albon taking four sprint wins to Sainz’s one. In race conditions Albon improves his standing with six wins to Sainz’s eight, while the sprint results again favor Albon 1‑4. Their championship points are close, with Albon earning five points and Sainz six, and their final placements are nearly identical, hovering around 16th‑17th place.
### Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad) Liam Lawson and Oscar Lindblad have produced an evenly matched season. In qualifying Lawson leads 6‑5, while sprint sessions are tied 2‑2. Over the races Lawson has a stronger record with eight wins to Lindblad’s three, and the sprint races also favor Lawson 3‑1.
Lawson’s championship total stands at 59 points versus Lindblad’s 31, and their final season rankings place Lawson around ninth and Lindblad around eleventh. ### AlphaTauri (Lindblad vs. Tsunoda) When Yuki Tsunoda stepped in for Lawson, Lindblad continued to dominate. Qualifying saw Lindblad win three to zero, and the sprint session gave him a 1‑0 advantage.
In the race Lindblad again out‑performed Tsunoda 2‑1, and the sprint race was also a 1‑0 win for Lindblad. This brief head‑to‑head underscores Lindblad’s consistency when paired with a substitute teammate. ### Aston Martin (Alonso vs. Stroll) Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have a stark disparity.
In qualifying Alonso recorded twelve wins to Stroll’s two, and the sprint format maintained his dominance with four wins to one. In race conditions Alonso again led with eight victories to Stroll’s two, and the sprint races were 3‑2 in his favour. Their championship points are heavily skewed, with Alonso earning three points while Stroll earned none, and their final placements sit at 19th for Alonso and 21st for Stroll. Several Grand Prix events – Australian, Chinese, Barcelona and Dutch – did not award points because both drivers retired.
### Haas (Bearman vs. Ocon) Racing Point’s rookie, Oliver Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have a mixed record. Qualifying shows Bearman ahead 9‑4, while the sprint sees him winning three to two.
In the race Bearman leads 8‑5, but the sprint race flips the result with Ocon winning three to two. Bearman missed the Spanish qualifying session, and both drivers retired in the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for those events.
Their championship points are 18 for Bearman and three for Ocon, with final placements of 13th for Bearman and 18th for Ocon. ### Alfa Romeo (Hulkenberg vs.
Bortoleto) Nico Hulkenberg and Antonio Bortoleto have a relatively balanced rivalry. Qualifying is tied at seven wins each, while the sprint sees Hulkenberg ahead 2‑3. In race conditions Hulkenberg trails slightly with six wins to Bortoleto’s eight, and the sprint race again gives Bortoleto the edge 3‑1.
Hulkenberg missed the Miami sprint start, and Bortoleto was disqualified, leading to no points for that session. Their championship totals are seven points for Hulkenberg and ten for Bortoleto, placing them 15th and 14th respectively.
### AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto) Pierre Gasly and Zane Colapinto have a competitive season.
Qualifying favors Gasly 11‑3, while the sprint is close at 3‑2. In the race Gasly holds an 8‑6 advantage, and the sprint race sees him win four to one.
Their championship points stand at 41 for Gasly and 27 for Colapinto, with final placements of 10th and 12th respectively. ### Red Bull (Perez vs.
Bottas) Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have an evenly split qualifying record of seven wins each, and the sprint sees Perez ahead 3‑2. In race conditions Perez leads 8‑4, but the sprint race flips the outcome with Bottas winning three to two. No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired, leaving their championship points at zero and final placements of 23rd for Perez and 22nd for Bottas.
Overall, the 2026 season’s head‑to‑head statistics provide a clear picture of which teammates are outperforming their partners across different formats. Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, listen to The F1 Show podcast, or even get updates through Sky Sports on WhatsApp.
The data underscores the importance of consistency in qualifying, sprint, and race performance, as well as the impact of retirements and driver substitutions on championship standings.