The 2026 Formula 1 season has produced a wealth of head‑to‑head data between teammates across all eleven teams, covering qualifying, sprint and race results as well as championship points and overall placement. Below is a comprehensive rewrite and expansion of the original statistics, providing context and insight into each pairing.
**McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri)** In the latest qualifying session Norris out‑performed Piastri 9‑6, while the sprint saw Norris sweep a perfect 5‑0.
The race results were close, with Norris edging Piastri 8‑7, and the sprint race again ended 5‑0 in Norris's favour. Over the course of the season Norris has accumulated 186 championship points compared with Piastri’s 120, and Norris currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings while Piastri is positioned between seventh and eighth place.
Notably, no points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race. **Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli)** Russell has generally held the upper hand in qualifying, posting a 7‑8 advantage over his teammate Antonelli.
In the sprint format Russell turned the tables with a 3‑2 win. The race results show a more pronounced gap: Russell earned 5 points to Antonelli’s 10, while the sprint race gave Russell a 4‑1 victory.
In the championship tally Russell leads with 236 points against Antonelli’s 302, reflecting Antonelli’s stronger overall performance despite occasional qualifying setbacks. Their final season placements are second for Russell and first for Antonelli, indicating Antonelli’s rapid rise within the team. **Red Bull (Verstappen vs.
Hadjar)** Verstappen continues to dominate his teammate Hadjar. In qualifying Verstappen recorded an 8‑4 advantage, and the sprint was a clean 4‑0 sweep. Race day mirrored this pattern with Verstappen finishing 9‑3 ahead of Hadjar, and the sprint again ending 4‑0.
Verstappen’s championship tally stands at 163 points versus Hadjar’s 86, and he is positioned sixth in the standings while Hadjar occupies the eighth slot. **Lawson Substitution (Verstappen vs. Lawson)** When Liam Lawson stepped in for Isack Hadjar for the Dutch, Italian and Spanish Grands Prix, Verstappen still maintained a clear edge. Qualifying saw Verstappen win 3‑0, and the sprint was a 1‑0 victory.
In the race Verstappen finished 2‑1 ahead, and the sprint again ended 1‑0. These results underline Verstappen’s consistency even when facing a temporary replacement driver. **Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton)** The Ferrari‑Mercedes rivalry is highlighted by Leclerc’s narrow qualifying lead of 8‑7 over Hamilton, though the sprint saw Hamilton take a 3‑2 advantage.
In the race Leclerc finished 7‑8, while the sprint flipped the result with Leclerc winning 3‑2. Their championship points are closely matched, with Leclerc at 179 and Hamilton at 199, placing Leclerc fifth and Hamilton third in the overall driver rankings. **Alfa Romeo (Albon vs.
Sainz)** Albon’s qualifying performance lagged behind Sainz, with a 4‑11 deficit, and the sprint further widened the gap (1‑4). Race results were similarly challenging for Albon, who scored 6 points to Sainz’s 9, and the sprint mirrored the 1‑4 split. In the championship Albon holds 5 points while Sainz has 7, placing them 18th and 17th respectively.
**Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad)** Lawson demonstrated a slight edge in qualifying (7‑5) and matched Lindblad in the sprint (2‑2). In the race Lawson outscored Lindblad 8‑4, and the sprint saw Lawson win 3‑1.
Their championship totals are 59 points for Lawson and 37 for Lindblad, with Lawson positioned ninth and Lindblad eleventh in the standings. **AlphaTauri (Lindblad vs.
Tsunoda)** After Yuki Tsunoda replaced Lawson for several races, Lindblad continued to dominate. Qualifying was a 3‑0 sweep, and the sprint a 1‑0 win. The race results were 2‑1 in Lindblad’s favour, with the sprint again 1‑0. This consistency kept Lindblad ahead in the team’s internal rankings.
**Aston Martin (Alonso vs. Stroll)** Alonso’s qualifying superiority (13‑2) was clear, and he also led the sprint 4‑1. In the race Alonso again outperformed Stroll 8‑2, with the sprint ending 3‑2. However, both drivers retired from several events (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch, Azerbaijan), resulting in no points for those races.
Their championship points stand at 3 for Alonso and 0 for Stroll, placing them 19th and 21st. **Alpine (Bearman vs.
Ocon)** Bearman showed a strong qualifying edge (10‑4) and a 3‑2 sprint advantage. The race saw Bearman finish 8‑6, while the sprint was a tighter 2‑3 loss. Bearman missed the Spanish GP qualifying, and both drivers retired from the Dutch GP, meaning no points were awarded for those events.
Their championship points are 20 for Bearman and 7 for Ocon, with placements of 13th and 16th. **Williams (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto)** Hulkenberg’s qualifying was 7‑8 and the sprint 2‑3, while the race mirrored the qualifying result (7‑8).
A sprint incident (Hulkenberg failed to start, Bortoleto disqualified) meant no points for that session. Hulkenberg holds 7 championship points, Bortoleto 10, placing them 15th and 14th. **AlphaTauri (Gasly vs.
Colapinto)** Gasly’s qualifying performance was dominant (12‑3) and he also led the sprint 3‑2. The race ended 8‑6 for Gasly, and the sprint 4‑1. No points were awarded for the Azerbaijan GP due to both drivers retiring.
Gasly’s championship tally is 41 points, Colapinto’s 27, with Gasly placed tenth and Colapinto twelfth. **Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas)** Perez and Bottas had a closely contested qualifying (8‑7) and Perez took a 3‑2 sprint lead. The race saw Perez finish 9‑4, while the sprint was a 2‑3 loss.
Both drivers retired from the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix, resulting in zero points for those events. Their championship points remain at zero, with final placements of 23rd for Perez and 22nd for Bottas. Overall, the 2026 season offers a detailed picture of intra‑team competition, highlighting which drivers are excelling in qualifying, sprint, and race conditions, as well as how these performances translate into championship standings.
Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, and stay updated with podcasts and WhatsApp alerts. The data underscores the dynamic nature of Formula 1, where driver swaps, retirements, and varying performances across formats create a constantly evolving leaderboard.