As the 2026 Formula 1 season reaches its first halfway point, Motorsport examines the qualifying records of each team, focusing on the battles between teammates. These statistics are based solely on the results of the qualifying sessions, allowing for the elimination of the impact of grid penalties.
In the event that a driver cannot make a representative lap for technical reasons or due to incidents, this situation will be specified in the tables.
Highlighted Duels
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in a closely balanced competition
After a tough first year with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has found his rhythm with the 2026 car. Currently, the two Scuderia drivers are well matched, with Hamilton leading the battle 8-7. However, if the sprint qualifying sessions are disregarded, Leclerc has prevailed 6 to 5.
Interestingly, Hamilton has not used the Maranello simulator before the Shanghai Grand Prix or since Canada, and when he does, he posts a coefficient of 0-4 against; conversely, when he does not use it, he achieves a good record of 8-3.
Red Bull: Isack Hadjar breaks the curse of the second car
After a promotion to the team for this season, Isack Hadjar has managed to surpass Max Verstappen on three occasions, becoming the first driver to do so in recent years. Before his arrival, Verstappen had dominated with an impressive 80-2 against his previous teammates.
Hadjar’s performances show that he can meet the challenge, raising the question of whether it’s his talent or the new F1 regulations that have facilitated his adaptation.
Haas: The difficulties of Esteban Ocon
Things are getting worse for Esteban Ocon, who has been surpassed 11-4 by his teammate, Oliver Bearman, in the first half of the season. Ocon has expressed his concerns about the inconsistency of his car, the VF-26, which has only functioned properly in three out of the 11 races so far.
The team principal, Ayao Komatsu, has acknowledged that both drivers have suffered these issues, making their battle complicated and difficult to evaluate.
With the championship in full swing, separated driving performances may make the difference in their team’s performance in the next stage of the competition. Teams will be watching closely the evolution of each driver in the upcoming races, in search of maximum competitiveness.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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