Antonelli leads Russell in 2026 teammate battle

Kimi Antonelli has taken the upper hand over George Russell in 2026, after trailing him heavily in 2025. Antonelli became the youngest ever World Championship leader after the Japanese Grand Prix and has held the lead since. Russell is still chasing a maiden Drivers' Championship.

Elsewhere, Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri 11-7 in Grands Prix this year, and Max Verstappen has a 14-2 record over Isack Hadjar. Lewis Hamilton trails Charles Leclerc in sprints, 2-4, while leading 10-9 in Grands Prix.