2026 F1 Team-Mate Comparative Results Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has generated a wealth of data on how teammates have performed against each other across qualifying sessions, sprint events, and full Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive re‑examination of those head‑to‑head statistics, organized by each of the eleven teams competing this year. In addition to the raw numbers, we provide context and analysis to help fans understand the significance of the results, the impact of driver changes, and the broader narrative shaping the championship. ### Overview of the Season So Far Since the opening round, the championship has featured a mixture of dominant displays, close battles, and a few unexpected twists caused by driver swaps and retirements.

The head‑to‑head tables capture how each driver fared against their teammate in three distinct formats: * **Qualifying** – the traditional session that determines the starting grid for the main race. * **Sprint** – a shorter race that awards points and sets the grid for the Sunday Grand Prix.

* **Race** – the full‑distance Grand Prix, where the bulk of championship points are earned. Where a driver missed a session, either due to a mechanical failure, a strategic decision, or a replacement driver stepping in, the tables note that no points were awarded. This approach ensures that the comparative figures remain fair and reflect only the events in which both drivers actually competed.

### Detailed Team‑by‑Team Breakdown #### McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) * **Qualifying:** Norris outscored Piastri 9‑6.

* **Sprint:** Norris dominated with a perfect 5‑0 record. * **Race:** Norris held a narrow edge, 8‑7, while the sprint remained 5‑0 in his favour.

* **Championship Points:** Norris accumulated 186 points compared with Piastri’s 120. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Norris consistently finished between 4th and 7th, whereas Piastri’s best results fell between 7th and 10th. * **Special Note:** No points were recorded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race. #### Williams (Russell vs.

Antonelli) * **Qualifying:** Russell posted a 7‑8 record, indicating a very close contest. * **Sprint:** Russell turned the tables with a 3‑2 advantage. * **Race:** The Grand Prix results were split 5‑10, showing Antonelli’s occasional flashes of speed, while the sprint again favoured Russell 4‑1.

* **Championship Points:** Russell amassed 236 points, far ahead of Antonelli’s 302, reflecting the latter’s occasional high‑scoring finishes. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Russell’s best finishes ranged from 2nd to 1st, while Antonelli’s varied between 1st and 2nd, underscoring the competitive balance within the squad.

#### Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) * **Qualifying:** Verstappen recorded an 8‑4 advantage. * **Sprint:** He swept the sprint events 4‑0. * **Race:** Verstappen’s Grand Prix tally was 9‑3, again outpacing Hadjar, while the sprint remained 4‑0.

* **Championship Points:** Verstappen earned 163 points versus Hadjar’s 86. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Verstappen typically finished between 6th and 8th, whereas Hadjar’s best finishes fell between 8th and 12th.

#### Alpine (Verstappen Substitutes – Lawson’s Stint) During the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish rounds, Liam Lawson stepped in for Isack Hadjar. The head‑to‑head figures for those events were: * **Qualifying:** Verstappen 3‑0. * **Sprint:** Verstappen 1‑0. * **Race:** Verstappen 2‑1, with the sprint again 1‑0.

These numbers illustrate Verstappen’s continued superiority even when his regular teammate was replaced. #### Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton) * **Qualifying:** Leclerc edged Hamilton 8‑7.

* **Sprint:** Hamilton turned the tables with a 3‑2 lead. * **Race:** Leclerc’s Grand Prix record was 7‑8, while the sprint saw Hamilton win 3‑2. * **Championship Points:** Leclerc collected 179 points; Hamilton earned 199.

* **Season‑Long Placings:** Leclerc’s finishes ranged from 5th to 3rd, whereas Hamilton’s best results spanned 3rd to 1st, highlighting Hamilton’s slightly stronger consistency. #### Aston Martin (Albon vs. Sainz) * **Qualifying:** Albon trailed Sainz 4‑11. * **Sprint:** Sainz led 4‑1.

* **Race:** Albon’s Grand Prix score was 6‑9, with the sprint again favouring Sainz 4‑1. * **Championship Points:** Albon earned 5 points, Sainz 7. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Albon finished between 18th and 17th, while Sainz’s placements were 17th‑16th, indicating a tight midfield battle. #### Alfa Romeo (Lawson vs.

Lindblad) * **Qualifying:** Lawson outperformed Lindblad 7‑5. * **Sprint:** The sprint was evenly split 2‑2. * **Race:** Lawson secured an 8‑4 advantage, and the sprint saw him win 3‑1.

* **Championship Points:** Lawson accumulated 59 points; Lindblad earned 37. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Lawson’s best finishes were 9th‑11th, while Lindblad’s ranged from 11th‑13th. #### Haas (Lindblad vs. Tsunoda) After Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson for the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix, the head‑to‑head shifted: * **Qualifying:** Lindblad 3‑0.

* **Sprint:** Lindblad 1‑0. * **Race:** Lindblad 2‑1, with the sprint again 1‑0.

These figures demonstrate Lindblad’s clear advantage during the period of driver change. #### Alpine (Alonso vs. Stroll) * **Qualifying:** Alonso dominated 13‑2.

* **Sprint:** He also led 4‑1. * **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Alonso’s record was 8‑2, and the sprint 3‑2. * **Championship Points:** Alonso earned 3 points, Stroll none, reflecting Alonso’s stronger pace. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Alonso finished 19th‑21st, while Stroll’s results were 21st‑23rd.

* **Note:** No points were awarded for several races (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch, Azerbaijan) because both drivers retired. #### Mercedes (Bearman vs.

Ocon) * **Qualifying:** Bearman held a 10‑4 advantage. * **Sprint:** He led 3‑2. * **Race:** Bearman’s Grand Prix record was 8‑6, while the sprint was 2‑3 in Ocon’s favour.

* **Championship Points:** Bearman collected 20 points, Ocon 7. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Bearman’s best finishes were 13th‑16th, Ocon’s 16th‑18th. * **Special Cases:** Bearman missed the Spanish qualifying, and no points were awarded for the Dutch Grand Prix where both drivers retired. #### Alfa Romeo (Hulkenberg vs.

Bortoleto) * **Qualifying:** Hulkenberg edged Bortoleto 7‑8. * **Sprint:** He led 2‑3. * **Race:** The Grand Prix result was 7‑8, while the sprint saw a 1‑3 disadvantage for Hulkenberg.

* **Championship Points:** Hulkenberg earned 7 points, Bortoleto 10. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Hulkenberg’s finishes were 15th‑14th, Bortoleto’s 14th‑13th. * **Note:** No sprint points were awarded in Miami because Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified. #### AlphaTauri (Gasly vs.

Colapinto) * **Qualifying:** Gasly dominated 12‑3. * **Sprint:** He led 3‑2.

* **Race:** Gasly’s Grand Prix record was 8‑6, with the sprint 4‑1. * **Championship Points:** Gasly accumulated 41 points, Colapinto 27. * **Season‑Long Placings:** Gasly finished between 10th‑12th, Colapinto between 12th‑14th. * **Note:** No points were awarded for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as both drivers retired.

#### Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas) * **Qualifying:** Perez held a slim 8‑7 lead.

* **Sprint:** He won 3‑2. * **Race:** Perez’s Grand Prix record was 9‑4, while the sprint was 2‑3 in Bottas’s favour. * **Championship Points:** Both drivers ended the season with zero points from these head‑to‑head match‑ups due to retirements.

* **Season‑Long Placings:** Perez finished 23rd‑22nd, Bottas 22nd‑21st. * **Note:** No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired.

### How to Follow the Rest of the Season Fans can watch every race weekend live on Sky Sports F1, with the option to stream via NOW without a long‑term contract and the ability to cancel at any time. In addition, the official F1 podcast, "The F1 Show," provides weekly analysis, driver interviews, and behind‑the‑scenes insights. For real‑time updates, Sky Sports also offers a WhatsApp service that delivers race results, qualifying times, and breaking news directly to subscribers.

### Conclusion The 2026 head‑to‑head tables reveal a season of intense intra‑team competition, with several drivers establishing clear superiority over their teammates while others remain closely matched. Driver substitutions, retirements, and occasional non‑starts add layers of complexity, making the championship narrative richer and more unpredictable.

As the calendar progresses, the data will continue to evolve, offering fans an ever‑more detailed picture of who is truly the fastest on the grid and how team dynamics shape the fight for the world title.