2026 F1 Team-Mate Duel Statistics Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula 1 season has produced a wealth of head‑to‑head data for every driver pairing across the eleven teams, covering qualifying sessions, sprint races and full‑distance Grand Prix results. Below is a comprehensive recap of the performance metrics recorded up to and including the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with additional context to help readers understand the significance of each figure. ### McLaren Duo – Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri - **Qualifying:** Norris out‑qualified Piastri 9 times to 6.

- **Sprint:** Norris dominated the sprint format, winning all five head‑to‑head match‑ups (5‑0). - **Race:** In the main Grand Prix, Norris edged Piastri 8‑7, while the sprint remained a clean sweep for Norris (5‑0).

- **Championship Points:** Norris amassed 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120. - **Season‑to‑date Placements:** Norris has finished between 4th and 7th place, whereas Piastri’s best finishes lie in the 7th‑range.

- **Note:** No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers failed to start the race. ### Mercedes Pairing – George Russell vs. Andrea Antonelli - **Qualifying:** Russell recorded 7 wins to Antonelli’s 8.

- **Sprint:** The sprint showdown was close, with Russell taking three victories to Antonelli’s two. - **Race:** Russell’s Grand Prix record stands at 5‑10 against Antonelli’s 4‑1 in the sprint. - **Championship Points:** Russell leads with 236 points, while Antonelli trails with 302 points, reflecting a stronger sprint performance for Antonelli.

- **Season‑to‑date Placements:** Russell has finished between 2nd and 1st, while Antonelli’s finishes range from 1st to 2nd, indicating a tightly contested intra‑team battle. ### Red Bull Squad – Max Verstappen vs. Isack Hadjar (and later Liam Lawson) - **Qualifying:** Verstappen out‑qualified Hadjar 8‑4.

- **Sprint:** Verstappen swept the sprint encounters 4‑0. - **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Verstappen posted a 9‑3 record over Hadjar, again winning all sprint duels (4‑0).

- **Championship Points:** Verstappen accumulated 163 points, while Hadjar earned 86. - **Placements:** Verstappen’s finishes span 6th‑8th, whereas Hadjar’s range is 8th‑6th, showing a modest gap.

- **Driver Substitution:** Liam Lawson stepped in for Hadjar for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds. In those events, Verstappen beat Lawson 3‑0 in qualifying, 1‑0 in sprint, and 2‑1 in the race, with sprint again 1‑0. ### Ferrari vs.

Mercedes – Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton - **Qualifying:** Leclerc edged Hamilton 8‑7. - **Sprint:** Hamilton took a slight edge in the sprint, 3‑2. - **Race:** The Grand Prix saw Leclerc 7‑8, while Hamilton turned the sprint to his favour 3‑2.

- **Championship Points:** Leclerc earned 179 points, Hamilton 199. - **Placements:** Leclerc’s best finishes range from 5th‑3rd, Hamilton’s from 3rd‑5th, reflecting a classic rivalry.

### Alpine Pair – Alexander Albon vs. Carlos Sainz - **Qualifying:** Albon lagged behind Sainz 4‑11.

- **Sprint:** Sainz out‑performed Albon 4‑1. - **Race:** Albon’s race record is 6‑9, while Sainz again leads 4‑1 in the sprint.

- **Championship Points:** Albon collected 5 points, Sainz 7. - **Placements:** Albon finished 18th‑17th, Sainz 17th‑18th, indicating a lower‑midfield battle.

### Williams Pair – Liam Lawson vs. Jonny Lindblad - **Qualifying:** Lawson 7‑5 over Lindblad. - **Sprint:** The sprint was evenly split, 2‑2. - **Race:** Lawson recorded 8‑4, while Lindblad managed 3‑1 in the sprint.

- **Championship Points:** Lawson accumulated 59 points, Lindblad 37. - **Placements:** Lawson’s finishes range from 9th‑11th, Lindblad’s from 11th‑9th.

- **Driver Change:** Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, with Lindblad beating Tsunoda 3‑0 in qualifying and 1‑0 in sprint, and 2‑1 in the race. ### Aston Martin – Fernando Alonso vs.

Lance Stroll - **Qualifying:** Alonso dominated with a 13‑2 record. - **Sprint:** Alonso continued his superiority 4‑1.

- **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Alonso posted an 8‑2 win, while Stroll managed 3‑2 in the sprint. - **Championship Points:** Alonso’s tally stands at 3 points, Stroll 0. - **Placements:** Alonso finished 19th‑21st, Stroll 21st‑23rd. - **Notes:** No points were awarded for several events (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch, Azerbaijan) because both drivers retired.

### Alpine (Second Car) – Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon - **Qualifying:** Bearman 10‑4. - **Sprint:** Bearman 3‑2.

- **Race:** Bearman achieved 8‑6, while Ocon recorded 2‑3 in the sprint. - **Championship Points:** Bearman earned 20 points, Ocon 7. - **Placements:** Bearman finished 13th‑16th, Ocon 16th‑13th. - **Special Cases:** Bearman missed Spanish qualifying, and both drivers retired in the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points.

### Haas Duo – Nico Hülkenberg vs. Antonio Bortoleto - **Qualifying:** Hülkenberg 7‑8. - **Sprint:** Hülkenberg 2‑3. - **Race:** The Grand Prix ended 7‑8, while the sprint saw Hülkenberg 1‑3.

- **Championship Points:** Hülkenberg accumulated 7 points, Bortoleto 10. - **Placements:** Hülkenberg 15th‑14th, Bortoleto 14th‑15th.

- **Incident:** No sprint points were awarded at Miami because Hülkenberg did not start and Bortoleto was disqualified. ### AlphaTauri – Pierre Gasly vs. Lorenzo Colapinto - **Qualifying:** Gasly 12‑3.

- **Sprint:** Gasly 3‑2. - **Race:** Gasly 8‑6, with a sprint win 4‑1. - **Championship Points:** Gasly earned 41 points, Colapinto 27. - **Placements:** Gasly finished 10th‑12th, Colapinto 12th‑10th.

- **Note:** No points were given for the Azerbaijan sprint as both drivers retired. ### Red Bull Junior – Sergio Perez vs.

Valtteri Bottas - **Qualifying:** Perez 8‑7. - **Sprint:** Perez 3‑2.

- **Race:** Perez 9‑4, while the sprint was 2‑3 for Bottas. - **Championship Points:** Neither driver scored points in the listed events. - **Placements:** Perez 23rd‑22nd, Bottas 22nd‑23rd. - **Note:** No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grand Prix due to retirements.

Overall, the 2026 season continues to deliver intense intra‑team rivalries, with many duels decided by narrow margins. Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream the coverage via NOW without a contract, and stay updated through the official F1 podcast and Sky Sports WhatsApp channel. The data above captures the evolving storylines as drivers vie for supremacy within their own squads, setting the stage for an exciting remainder of the championship.