The 2026 Formula One season has produced a wealth of head-to-head statistics for every driver pairing across the eleven participating teams, covering qualifying sessions, sprint events and full Grand Prix races. This comprehensive overview breaks down the performance of each teammate duo, highlighting who has edged out the other in various categories, the points they have accumulated in the championship, and where they finished on the grid. In addition to the raw numbers, the summary adds context about driver swaps, race incidents and the broader schedule, giving a fuller picture of the season so far. **McLaren (Norris vs.
Piastri)** In the qualifying arena Norris has out‑performed Piastri with a 10‑6 advantage, while the sprint format saw Norris dominate completely, winning all five sprint points to Piastri’s zero. In the main race the two have been evenly matched, each scoring eight points, but Norris holds a clear lead in the overall championship tally with 186 points to Piastri’s 128. Their finishing positions have also diverged, Norris regularly ending in the top five (5th place on average) whereas Piastri has been more of a mid‑field runner, typically around seventh.
The Chinese Grand Prix contributed no points for either driver because both cars failed to start, an unusual double‑retirement that temporarily halted their point‑gaining momentum. **Mercedes (Russell vs.
Antonelli)** Russell’s qualifying record stands at 7‑9 against Antonelli, indicating a slight edge for Antonelli in single‑lap speed. However, the sprint sessions have flipped the script: Russell secured three sprint victories while Antonelli managed only two, giving Russell a modest sprint advantage. In the race classification Russell has been more consistent, earning five points compared with Antonelli’s eleven, which reflects Antonelli’s occasional higher finishes but also a greater number of retirements.
Overall, Russell leads the championship with 236 points to Antonelli’s 320, and the pair’s season‑ending positions show Russell hovering around second place while Antonelli has even claimed a race‑winning first‑place finish. **Red Bull (Verstappen vs.
Hadjar)** Max Verstappen continues to dominate his younger teammate, posting a 9‑4 qualifying lead and a clean sweep of sprint points (4‑0). In the Grand Prix itself Verstappen’s superiority is even clearer, with ten points to Hadjar’s three, and another flawless sprint performance (4‑0).
The championship gap mirrors the on‑track results: Verstappen has amassed 188 points, while Hadjar trails with 96. Their finishing positions reflect this disparity, with Verstappen consistently in the top six and Hadjar generally around eighth place. **Williams (Verstappen/Hadjar substitution – Lawson)** During the Dutch, Italian and Spanish rounds, Liam Lawson stepped in for the absent Isack Hadjar. In qualifying, Verstappen’s 3‑0 lead over Lawson underscores his continued pace advantage, and the sprint sessions saw Verstappen again take all available points (1‑0).
The race results were similarly one‑sided: Verstappen earned two points to Lawson’s single, and the sprint added another point for Verstappen. This brief substitution period did not alter the broader championship narrative but offered a glimpse of Lawson’s ability to compete when called upon. **Ferrari vs.
Mercedes (Leclerc vs. Hamilton)** The intra‑team battle between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton is tightly contested. Qualifying has been dead‑heat (8‑8), while the sprint format gave Hamilton a slight edge (3‑2). In race conditions Leclerc has a marginal advantage (7‑9) but Hamilton has turned the tables in the sprint with a 3‑2 win.
Their championship totals are close, with Leclerc at 191 points and Hamilton at 214, and their finishing positions are similarly close—Leclerc typically around fourth place, Hamilton around third. **Aston Martin (Albon vs. Sainz)** Albon’s qualifying record (4‑12) shows a clear disadvantage to his teammate, while the sprint sessions have been split (Albon 1‑4).
In the race Albon again trails (6‑10) and the sprint mirrors the earlier pattern (1‑4). The championship points reflect this gap: Albon has only five points compared with Sainz’s seven, and their final positions are near the back of the field (Albon 19th, Sainz 18th). The data suggests that Sainz’s experience is currently translating into better results for the team.
**Alpine (Lawson vs. Lindblad)** The pairing of Liam Lawson and the newcomer Lindblad has produced a competitive rivalry. Lawson leads in qualifying (8‑5) and the sprint (2‑2) is evenly split.
In race performance Lawson holds a 9‑4 advantage, while the sprint gives Lawson a 3‑1 edge. Their championship points are 65 for Lawson and 38 for Lindblad, and they have been finishing around ninth and eleventh respectively, indicating a solid midfield presence for both drivers. **AlphaTauri (Lindblad vs.
Tsunoda)** When Yuki Tsunoda substituted for Lawson at the Dutch, Italian and Spanish events, Lindblad continued his strong form. He out‑qualified Tsunoda 3‑0 and also beat him in the sprint (1‑0). In the race Lindblad secured a 2‑1 advantage, and the sprint again favored him (1‑0). This brief driver swap underscores Lindblad’s consistency when given the opportunity.
**Alfa Romeo (Alonso vs. Stroll)** Fernando Alonso has been the clear qualifier leader (14‑2) and also performed well in the sprint (4‑1). In the race, however, the results were mixed: Alonso earned nine points to Stroll’s two, and the sprint added three points for Alonso against Stroll’s two. Several Grand Prix events (Australian, Chinese, Barcelona, Dutch, Azerbaijan) saw both drivers retire, resulting in no points for either.
Consequently, Alonso’s championship total stands at seven points, while Stroll has yet to score, and their finishing positions are low (Alonso 17th, Stroll 21st). **Williams (Bearman vs. Ocon)** Oliver Bearman’s qualifying edge (11‑4) over Esteban Ocon is evident, and he also took a sprint lead (3‑2). In the race, Bearman earned nine points to Ocon’s six, though the sprint was split (2‑3).
Bearman missed the Spanish qualifying session, and both drivers retired at the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in no points for that event. Their championship totals are 20 points for Bearman and seven for Ocon, with final positions of 13th and 16th respectively. **Haas (Hulkenberg vs. Bortoleto)** The veteran Hulkenberg posted a 7‑9 qualifying record against rookie Bortoleto and a 2‑3 sprint edge.
In the race the two were evenly matched (8‑8), but a mishap in the sprint (Hulkenberg 1‑3) meant Bortoleto took the upper hand. A unique incident occurred at the Miami sprint where Hulkenberg failed to start and Bortoleto was disqualified, resulting in no points for either. Their championship points are close (Hulkenberg 7, Bortoleto 10), and they sit around 15th and 14th in the final order.
**AlphaTauri (Gasly vs. Colapinto)** Pierre Gasly’s qualifying superiority (13‑3) is stark, and he also led the sprint (3‑2).
In the race the two were neck‑and‑neck (8‑7), while the sprint gave Gasly a clear win (4‑1). Both drivers retired at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, meaning no points were awarded for that race. Gasly’s championship tally stands at 41 points, Colapinto at 27, and they finish roughly 10th and 12th respectively.
**Red Bull (Perez vs. Bottas)** Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have identical qualifying scores (8‑8) and a close sprint record (3‑2). In the race, Perez earned ten points to Bottas’s four, but the sprint saw Bottas take three points to Perez’s two. Several races (Austrian, Hungarian) saw both drivers retire, leaving them with zero points for those events.
Their championship points are currently tied at zero, and their finishing positions are near the back of the pack (Perez 23rd, Bottas 22nd). Overall, the 2026 Formula 1 calendar continues to deliver a mix of dominant performances, tight teammate battles, and occasional double retirements that dramatically affect point totals. Fans can follow every race live on Sky Sports F1, stream without a contract via NOW, and stay updated through the F1 Show podcast and Sky Sports WhatsApp service. The data above offers a snapshot of how each driver pair is shaping up as the season progresses, providing insight into who may emerge as a championship contender and which duos are still searching for consistency.