The 2026 Formula 1 season offers drivers the chance to assess their qualifying performance against their teammates. Each driver will have 30 opportunities for this comparison: 24 in grand prix qualifying and an additional six in sprint qualifying. This analysis focuses on the current head-to-head qualifying results of various driver pairings, reflecting the competitive nature of the season.
Team-Mates Qualifying Performance Comparison
Below is a summary of qualifying performance among team-mates so far, showcasing average gaps and head-to-head results.
McLaren
- Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri
- Head-to-head: Norris 1 – Piastri 2
- Average gap: Piastri leads by 0.020 seconds
Mercedes
- George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli
- Head-to-head: Russell 2 – Antonelli 1
- Average gap: Russell leads by 0.120 seconds
Red Bull Racing
- Max Verstappen vs Isack Hadjar
- Head-to-head: Verstappen 2 – Hadjar 1
- Average gap: Verstappen leads by 0.294 seconds
Ferrari
- Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton
- Head-to-head: Leclerc 1 – Hamilton 2
- Average gap: Hamilton leads by 0.076 seconds
Williams
- Carlos Sainz vs Alex Albon
- Head-to-head: Sainz 2 – Albon 0
- Average gap: Sainz leads by 0.499 seconds
Racing Bulls
- Liam Lawson vs Arvid Lindblad
- Head-to-head: Lawson 3 – Lindblad 0
- Average gap: Lawson leads by 0.535 seconds
Aston Martin
- Fernando Alonso vs Lance Stroll
- Head-to-head: Alonso 2 – Stroll 0
- Average gap: Alonso leads by 0.681 seconds
Haas
- Esteban Ocon vs Ollie Bearman
- Head-to-head: Ocon 0 – Bearman 3
- Average gap: Bearman leads by 0.220 seconds
Audi
- Nico Hulkenberg vs Gabriel Bortoleto
- Head-to-head: Hulkenberg 2 – Bortoleto 1
- Average gap: Hulkenberg leads by 0.223 seconds
Alpine
- Pierre Gasly vs Franco Colapinto
- Head-to-head: Gasly 3 – Colapinto 0
- Average gap: Gasly leads by 0.682 seconds
Cadillac
- Sergio Perez vs Valtteri Bottas
- Head-to-head: Perez 1 – Bottas 1
- Average gap: Bottas leads by 0.416 seconds
This data highlights not only individual skill but also the overall competitiveness within the teams as the 2026 Formula 1 season progresses.
