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The 2026 season offers a fascinating glimpse into team dynamics through head-to-head qualifying stats. With drivers in identical machinery, these comparisons highlight who truly excels over a single lap.
F1 2026 provides an intriguing arena for drivers to showcase their one-lap prowess against their teammates. With identical machinery, these qualifying duels serve as the ultimate litmus test for who has the upper hand in raw speed.
McLaren
In McLaren's garage, the battle between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri was as close as ever. Across all Grands Prix, they ended in a 12-12 stalemate, but Piastri managed a slight edge in Sprint sessions, leading 4-2. Norris, however, pulled ahead mid-season, marking his territory as the lead driver.
Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell provided a gripping contest at Mercedes. Antonelli initially took the lead in qualifying, but Russell's experience saw him balance the scales by Austria. The score stands at 9-7 in Antonelli’s favor for Grands Prix, while Russell leads 4-2 in Sprints.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen continues to dominate at Red Bull, maintaining a strong lead over Isack Hadjar with a 9-4 tally in Grands Prix and a clean 4-0 sweep in Sprints. Hadjar's injury brought Liam Lawson back into the fold, but even he couldn't outqualify Verstappen, who remains the benchmark.
Ferrari
Ferrari's qualifying sessions have been a nail-biter, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc locked in an 8-8 tie. Both drivers have shown their mettle, with Hamilton bouncing back from a 25-5 defeat last year to match Leclerc’s pace this season.
Williams
Carlos Sainz has settled in at Williams, outqualifying Alex Albon 12-4 in Grands Prix and 4-2 in Sprints. Despite a promising start for Albon last year, Sainz has shown his adaptability, taking control of the intra-team battle.
Racing Bulls
At Racing Bulls, Liam Lawson has been the standout performer, leading Arvid Lindblad 8-5 in Grands Prix and 4-1 in Sprints. Lindblad, the sole rookie this season, has shown potential and even outqualified Max Verstappen once in Japan, a notable achievement.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso has been in imperious form at Aston Martin, leading Lance Stroll 14-2 in Grands Prix and 5-1 in Sprints. Stroll managed to outqualify Alonso in Barcelona and Silverstone, but Alonso's consistency has been unrivaled.
Haas
Oliver Bearman continues to impress at Haas, leading Esteban Ocon 11-5 in Grands Prix and 4-2 in Sprints. Bearman, who edged Ocon in last year’s standings, maintains his upper hand as the team’s top qualifier.
Audi
Audi’s qualifying battle sees Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg neck and neck. Bortoleto leads in Grands Prix 9-7, while they are tied 3-3 in Sprints. Both drivers have shown resilience, making it a closely-fought contest.
Alpine
Pierre Gasly has a clear advantage over Franco Colapinto at Alpine, leading 13-3 in Grands Prix and 4-2 in Sprints. Colapinto has closed the gap slightly this season, but Gasly remains the driver to beat within the team.
Cadillac
At Cadillac, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez are evenly matched in Grands Prix, tied at 8-8. However, Perez has a slight edge in Sprints, leading 4-2. While Cadillac might not be frequent points scorers, their internal battle remains one to watch.
