Qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix delivered a massive shock, and now fans can see who truly leads the intra-team battles. The 2026 F1 qualifying head-to-head stats offer the most honest reflection of driver performance.
This record is based purely on qualifying results, so grid penalties do not alter the statistics. When a driver fails to set a representative lap due to a technical issue or an incident, it is noted accordingly.
Fierce Duels at the Front
At Ferrari, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton remain deadlocked at 9-9, but at the Italian GP qualifying, Leclerc had the edge, outpacing Hamilton by a narrow margin in Q3.

The battle is equally tight at Mercedes between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who also share nine qualifying victories apiece. Meanwhile, at Red Bull, Max Verstappen continues to dominate his teammate.
Verstappen's Dominance and Midfield Drama
Max Verstappen holds a commanding lead in the internal duel, with a convincing score against Isack Hadjar. Even after Liam Lawson replaced Hadjar, Verstappen remained unbeaten in all qualifying duels up to the Italian GP.
Lawson's significant deficit in Italy has raised eyebrows. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at McLaren are still fighting for supremacy, with Norris holding a slight advantage.



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