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 sessions, sprint events, and full Grand Prix races. Below is a comprehensive recap that not only restates the raw numbers but also adds context, explanation, and insight to help fans understand how each teammate matchup has unfolded so far. ### Overview of the Season's Team Pairings The data is organized by team, with each section presenting three core categories: Qualifying performance, Sprint performance, and Race performance.

For each category the scores are expressed as a win‑loss tally (for example, "9‑6" means the first driver won nine times while the second driver won six). Where a driver was unavailable or a race did not produce a result, the entry notes that no points were awarded.

--- ## McLaren (Norris vs. Piastri) **Qualifying:** Norris has a slight edge with nine wins to Piastri's six. This reflects Norris's consistency on single‑lap pace, especially on circuits that reward low‑fuel runs.

**Sprint:** Norris dominates the sprint format, winning five to zero. The sprint format, introduced to add extra excitement, rewards quick starts and tyre management, areas where Norris has shown particular skill. **Race:** The Grand Prix results are close, with Norris taking eight wins against Piastri's seven.

Their overall championship points stand at 186 for Norris and 120 for Piastri, placing Norris in fourth overall and Piastri around seventh in the drivers' standings. *Note:* No points were allocated for the Chinese Grand Prix because both drivers were unable to start the race due to technical failures. --- ## Mercedes (Russell vs. Antonelli) **Qualifying:** The head‑to‑head is almost even, with Russell winning seven times and Antonelli eight.

Antonelli's strong qualifying shows his aptitude for extracting performance from the new Mercedes chassis. **Sprint:** Russell leads the sprint encounters 3‑2, indicating a slight advantage in the shorter, high‑intensity format. **Race:** Russell's race record is 5‑10, suggesting Antonelli has been more successful in converting race pace into victories this season. **Championship:** Russell holds 236 points compared with Antonelli's 302, and the two drivers occupy the top two positions in the championship, with Russell currently second and Antonelli leading the standings.

--- ## Red Bull (Verstappen vs. Hadjar) **Qualifying:** Verstappen outperforms Hadjar 8‑4, reinforcing his reputation as a qualifying master.

**Sprint:** Verstappen sweeps the sprint contests 4‑0, demonstrating his ability to dominate short‑format races. **Race:** The Grand Prix tally is 9‑3 in Verstappen's favour, cementing his status as the team's clear race leader. **Championship:** Verstappen has accumulated 163 points to Hadjar's 86, with Verstappen finishing sixth overall and Hadjar eighth. --- ## Red Bull (Verstappen vs.

Lawson) – Substitute Scenario When Liam Lawson stepped in for the absent Isack Hadjar at the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix, the results were as follows: **Qualifying:** Verstappen won all three head‑to‑head qualifying sessions (3‑0). **Sprint:** Verstappen also took the sprint win (1‑0). **Race:** Verstappen secured two victories to Lawson's one in the Grand Prix, while the sprint remained a 1‑0 win for Verstappen.

These numbers highlight Verstappen's continued dominance even when paired against a substitute driver. --- ## Ferrari (Leclerc vs. Hamilton) **Qualifying:** Leclerc holds a narrow edge at 8‑7, showing his qualifying speed is comparable to Hamilton's.

**Sprint:** Hamilton edges ahead in the sprint format, 3‑2, reflecting his experience in managing tyre wear over short distances. **Race:** The race results are almost identical, with Leclerc 7‑8 to Hamilton's 8‑7, indicating a tightly contested battle throughout the season.

**Championship:** Leclerc sits at 179 points, while Hamilton trails slightly with 199 points. Their current championship positions are fifth for Leclerc and third for Hamilton. --- ## Alpine (Albon vs.

Sainz) **Qualifying:** Albon's qualifying record stands at 4‑11, showing Sainz's superior one‑lap speed. **Sprint:** Sainz also leads the sprint contests 4‑1. **Race:** Sainz continues his advantage with a 9‑6 race record.

**Championship:** Points are modest for both, with Albon at five and Sainz at seven, placing them near the back of the drivers' table (Albon 18th, Sainz 17th). --- ## Williams (Lawson vs. Lindblad) **Qualifying:** Lawson leads 7‑5, indicating a marginally better qualifying pace.

**Sprint:** The sprint results are dead‑locked at 2‑2, reflecting evenly matched sprint performances. **Race:** Lawson takes a more decisive lead in race results, 8‑4, and also wins the sprint 3‑1. **Championship:** Lawson's points total is 59 compared with Lindblad's 37, putting Lawson ninth in the standings and Lindblad eleventh. --- ## Haas (Lindblad vs.

Tsunoda) – Replacement Note Yuki Tsunoda replaced Liam Lawson for the Dutch, Italian, and Spanish Grands Prix. The head‑to‑head outcomes were: **Qualifying:** Lindblad 3‑0, showing clear superiority. **Sprint:** Lindblad again leads 1‑0.

**Race:** Lindblad's race advantage is 2‑1, with the sprint also 1‑0 in his favour. These figures demonstrate Lindblad's consistency even when paired with a different teammate. --- ## Aston Martin (Alonso vs.

Stroll) **Qualifying:** Alonso dominates with a 13‑2 record, reflecting his strong single‑lap performance. **Sprint:** Alonso continues his advantage, 4‑1. **Race:** In the Grand Prix, Alonso records an 8‑2 win‑loss tally, while the sprint sees him win 3‑2.

*Note:* No points were awarded for several races (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch, and Azerbaijan) because both drivers retired from those events. **Championship:** Alonso has three points, Stroll none, placing Alonso 19th and Stroll 21st.

--- ## Alpine (Bearman vs. Ocon) **Qualifying:** Bearman leads 10‑4, indicating a strong qualifying edge. **Sprint:** Bearman again outperforms Ocon 3‑2. **Race:** The race results are 8‑6 for Bearman, though he missed the Spanish GP qualifying and both drivers retired at the Dutch GP, resulting in no points for those events.

**Championship:** Bearman holds 20 points to Ocon's seven, positioning Bearman 13th and Ocon 16th. --- ## Alfa Romeo (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto) **Qualifying:** The tally is close, 7‑8 in Hulkenberg's favour.

**Sprint:** Hulkenberg leads 2‑3. **Race:** The race result mirrors qualifying, 7‑8, but a notable incident occurred during the Miami GP sprint where Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified, meaning no points were awarded for that sprint. **Championship:** Hulkenberg has seven points, Bortoleto ten, placing them 15th and 14th respectively.

--- ## AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto) **Qualifying:** Gasly enjoys a significant advantage at 12‑3. **Sprint:** Gasly continues his dominance, 3‑2. **Race:** Gasly wins eight races to Colapinto's six, and the sprint sees Gasly winning four to one.

*Note:* No points were given for the Azerbaijan GP as both drivers retired. **Championship:** Gasly leads with 41 points, Colapinto has 27, ranking Gasly 10th and Colapinto 12th.

--- ## Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas) **Qualifying:** Perez narrowly beats Bottas 8‑7.

**Sprint:** Perez leads 3‑2. **Race:** Perez records a 9‑4 advantage, while the sprint shows Perez 2‑3.

*Note:* No points were awarded for the Austrian and Hungarian Grands Prix because both drivers retired. **Championship:** Neither driver earned points in the listed events, leaving Perez 23rd and Bottas 22nd in the standings. --- ## Viewing Options Fans can watch every race weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 calendar live on Sky Sports F1. The service is also available for streaming through NOW, offering a contract‑free experience with the ability to cancel at any time.

Additionally, listeners can stay updated by tuning into "The F1 Show" podcast and receiving Sky Sports alerts via WhatsApp. --- ### Final Thoughts The head‑to‑head tables illustrate the competitive dynamics within each team. While some pairings, such as Verstappen vs. Hadjar or Norris vs.

Piastri, show clear leaders, others are tightly contested, exemplified by the close scores between Russell and Antonelli or Leclerc and Hamilton. The season remains fluid, with driver substitutions, retirements, and race‑specific incidents influencing the points landscape. As the calendar progresses, these statistics will continue to evolve, offering fans a rich narrative of intra‑team rivalry alongside the broader championship battle.