The first half of the 2026 Formula 1® season offers a detailed look at how team mates have fared against each other in qualifying and race finishes. This statistical overview highlights the head-to-head battles within each team, providing insight into driver performances across the grid up to this point in the championship.
Among the notable pairings, Kimi Antonelli holds an advantage over George Russell at Mercedes, leading 7-4 in both qualifying and race finishes, with six wins and fewer retirements. At Ferrari, Charles Leclerc narrowly leads Lewis Hamilton in qualifying 6-5, while Hamilton holds a slight edge in race finishes (6-5) and podiums (5 to 4), with both drivers having secured one win each. McLaren’s Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri 7-4 in qualifying, though their race finishes are tied at 5-5, with Norris responsible for McLaren’s sole victory so far.
Max Verstappen continues to outperform Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, holding an 8-3 lead in both qualifying and races. Verstappen has more wins but also a higher number of retirements. At Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson leads Arvid Lindblad 6-5 in qualifying and 8-3 in race finishes, with both drivers showing solid pace but some reliability concerns. Pierre Gasly dominates Alpine’s internal battle with a 9-2 qualifying lead and a 7-4 advantage in race finishes, including a podium at Monaco, though he also accounts for the team’s only retirement.
At Haas, Ollie Bearman leads Esteban Ocon 8-3 in qualifying and 7-4 in race finishes, although Bearman has experienced more retirements. Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg holds a slight qualifying lead over Gabriel Bortoleto (6-5), but Bortoleto leads in race finishes 7-4 and has shown better reliability. Williams’ Carlos Sainz leads Alexander Albon decisively in qualifying 9-2 and narrowly in race finishes 6-5, with both drivers managing to score points despite the team’s challenges.
Fernando Alonso has a clear advantage over Lance Stroll at Aston Martin, leading 9-2 in qualifying and 6-2 in race finishes, though both drivers have faced multiple retirements due to car issues. At Cadillac, Sergio Perez leads Valtteri Bottas 6-5 in qualifying and 6-3 in race finishes, with both drivers encountering several retirements during the team’s debut season.
This mid-season statistical snapshot reflects the competitive dynamics between team mates across the 2026 Formula 1® grid. The data highlights individual performances and reliability factors without extending into predictions or broader championship implications. It provides a clear, factual account of how drivers have matched up within their teams through the first half of the season.
