2026 F1 Team Mate Comparative Results Following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The 2026 Formula One season has produced a detailed set of head‑to‑head statistics for every driver pairing across the eleven teams, covering qualifying, sprint races and full Grand Prix events. Below is a comprehensive re‑presentation of those figures, enriched with context and analysis to give readers a fuller picture of how each teammate has performed throughout the campaign so far.

**McLaren Duo – Lando Norris vs. Oscar Piastri** - **Qualifying:** Norris has out‑qualified Piastri nine times to six. - **Sprint Events:** Norris swept the sprint sessions, winning five to zero.

- **Grand Prix Races:** In the main races Norris holds an eight‑to‑seven edge. - **Sprint Races (again):** Norris maintains a perfect 5‑0 record.

- **Championship Points:** Norris leads with 186 points against Piastri’s 120. - **Season‑ending Positions:** Norris has finished between fourth and seventh, while Piastri’s best has been seventh.

- *Note:* No points were awarded for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers failed to start the race. **Williams Pair – George Russell vs.

Antonio Antonelli** - **Qualifying:** Russell trails slightly with seven wins to Antonelli’s eight. - **Sprint:** Russell turned the tables, winning three sprints to Antonelli’s two. - **Grand Prix:** Russell’s race record stands at five victories versus Antonelli’s ten. - **Sprint (second meeting):** Russell again leads 4‑1.

- **Championship Points:** Russell has accumulated 236 points, while Antonelli sits at 302. - **Placement:** Russell’s finishing positions range from second to first, whereas Antonelli has been consistently at the front, alternating between first and second. **Red Bull Pair – Max Verstappen vs. Isack Hadjar** - **Qualifying:** Verstappen out‑qualified Hadjar eight to four.

- **Sprint:** Verstappen dominated the sprint format, winning all four races. - **Grand Prix:** Verstappen’s race tally is nine to three. - **Championship Points:** Verstappen leads with 163 points, Hadjar has 86.

- **Placement:** Verstappen has been a regular top‑six finisher, while Hadjar’s best has been eighth. During the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Liam Lawson temporarily replaced Hadjar. In those events: - **Qualifying:** Verstappen beat Lawson 3‑0. - **Sprint:** Verstappen again won the sole sprint.

- **Race:** Verstappen secured two wins to Lawson’s one. **Ferrari vs. Mercedes – Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton** - **Qualifying:** Leclerc edged Hamilton eight to seven.

- **Sprint:** Hamilton turned the tables, winning three sprints to Leclerc’s two. - **Grand Prix:** Leclerc’s race record is seven to eight against Hamilton. - **Sprint (second meeting):** Leclerc reclaimed a slight advantage, 3‑2. - **Championship Points:** Leclerc holds 179 points, Hamilton is close behind with 199.

- **Placement:** Leclerc’s finishes range from fifth to third, while Hamilton has been consistently on the podium. **Alfa Romeo Pair – Alex Albon vs.

Carlos Sainz** - **Qualifying:** Albon’s record is four wins to eleven for Sainz. - **Sprint:** Sainz leads the sprint encounters 4‑1. - **Grand Prix:** Albon’s race results are six to nine.

- **Championship Points:** Albon has a modest 5 points, Sainz enjoys 7. - **Placement:** Albon has been near the back of the field (18th‑17th), while Sainz has been slightly ahead (17th‑16th). **Aston Martin Pair – Liam Lawson vs.

Nikita Lindblad** - **Qualifying:** Lawson leads 7‑5. - **Sprint:** The sprint tally is even at 2‑2. - **Grand Prix:** Lawson’s race record is eight to four.

- **Sprint (second meeting):** Lawson again edges Lindblad 3‑1. - **Championship Points:** Lawson holds 59 points, Lindblad 37.

- **Placement:** Lawson’s finishes sit between ninth and eleventh, Lindblad between eleventh and thirteenth. Yuki Tsunoda stepped in for Lawson during the same three races, producing the following head‑to‑head with Lindblad: - **Qualifying:** Lindblad 3‑0.

- **Sprint:** Lindblad 1‑0. - **Grand Prix:** Lindblad 2‑1. - **Sprint (second meeting):** Lindblad 1‑0.

**Alpine Pair – Fernando Alonso vs. Lance Stroll** - **Qualifying:** Alonso dominates with a 13‑2 record.

- **Sprint:** Alonso continues the trend, winning four to one. - **Grand Prix:** Alonso’s race record is eight to two. - **Sprint (second meeting):** Alonso again beats Stroll 3‑2. - *Note:* No points were allocated for the Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch and Azerbaijan Grands Prix because both drivers retired from those events.

- **Championship Points:** Alonso leads with three points, Stroll has none. - **Placement:** Alonso’s best finishes are 19th‑21st, while Stroll has yet to score a classified finish.

**Mercedes‑Junior Pair – Oliver Bearman vs. Esteban Ocon** - **Qualifying:** Bearman out‑qualifies Ocon ten to four.

- **Sprint:** Bearman wins three to Ocon’s two. - **Grand Prix:** Bearman’s race tally is eight to six.

- **Sprint (second meeting):** Ocon flips the result, winning three to Bearman’s two. - *Notes:* Bearman missed the Spanish qualifying session, and both drivers retired from the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for those events.

- **Championship Points:** Bearman holds 20 points, Ocon only seven. - **Placement:** Bearman’s best finishes are 13th‑16th, Ocon’s are 16th‑18th. **Alfa Romeo Junior – Nico Hülkenberg vs.

Lorenzo Bortoleto** - **Qualifying:** Hülkenberg leads 7‑8. - **Sprint:** Hülkenberg 2‑3. - **Grand Prix:** Hülkenberg’s race record mirrors qualifying, 7‑8.

- **Sprint (second meeting):** Bortoleto wins three to Hülkenberg’s one. - *Note:* No sprint points were awarded in Miami because Hülkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified.

- **Championship Points:** Hülkenberg has 7 points, Bortoleto 10. - **Placement:** Hülkenberg finishes between 15th‑14th, Bortoleto between 14th‑13th. **AlphaTauri Pair – Pierre Gasly vs. Enzo Colapinto** - **Qualifying:** Gasly dominates with a 12‑3 record.

- **Sprint:** Gasly wins three to two. - **Grand Prix:** Gasly’s race tally is eight to six. - **Sprint (second meeting):** Gasly again beats Colapinto 4‑1. - *Note:* No points were awarded for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as both drivers retired.

- **Championship Points:** Gasly accumulates 41 points, Colapinto 27. - **Placement:** Gasly’s best finishes are 10th‑12th, Colapinto 12th‑14th.

**Red Bull Junior – Sergio Pérez vs. Valtteri Bottas** - **Qualifying:** Pérez edges Bottas eight to seven. - **Sprint:** Pérez wins three to two. - **Grand Prix:** Pérez’s race record is nine to four.

- **Sprint (second meeting):** Bottas wins three to Pérez’s two. - *Note:* No points were allocated for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired. - **Championship Points:** Neither driver earned points in the listed events.

- **Placement:** Pérez’s finishes range from 23rd‑22nd, Bottas similar. Overall, the 2026 F1 calendar offers a full slate of races that can be streamed live via Sky Sports F1, with the option to watch without a long‑term contract through NOW. Fans can also stay updated by listening to The F1 Show podcast or receiving alerts on WhatsApp.

The data above captures the competitive dynamics between teammates, highlighting which drivers have consistently out‑performed their partners across qualifying, sprint, and race formats, and where the gaps remain for future improvement.