Motorsport.com tracks Formula 1 qualifying head-to-head records after Spanish Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Following the latest Formula 1 qualifying session at the Spanish Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has updated its comprehensive qualifying record for every team. The data tracks head-to-head performances between teammates, relying strictly on qualifying results to eliminate the influence of grid penalties. Any instances where a driver failed to record a representative lap time due to mechanical failures or track incidents are explicitly noted in the records. These statistical breakdowns provide a clear view of single-lap pace throughout the current 2026 season. The publication continues this data-tracking process after every qualifying event to maintain an accurate account of internal driver competition. Fans and analysts use these records to assess performance consistency across the grid as the championship progresses.
- •Motorsport.com publishes updated 2026 teammate qualifying head-to-head records.
- •Data excludes grid penalties to isolate raw qualifying speed.
- •Records account for technical issues and incidents preventing representative lap times.
- •Performance tracking continues after every qualifying session on the Formula 1 calendar.
- 3:24 PMMotorsport.com — F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP
"After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles. This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics. When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table. Read ...Keep reading
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