Carlos SAINZ vs Fernando ALONSO
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The rivalry
Across 17 shared race weekends, Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso sit tied on seven points apiece, with zero wins and zero podiums each. Sainz leads their head-to-head battle 5-4 in Grand Prix finishes, 14-2 in qualifying, and 3-2 in sprints. Representing Williams, Sainz averages a 14.94 qualifying position and a 13.73 race finish alongside two retirements. Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, averages 18.88 in qualifying and 14.73 in races, burdened by six retirements. The midfield duel has been heavily shaped by single-lap pace and mechanical reliability. Williams has provided Sainz with a distinct qualifying advantage, enabling him to secure superior grid slots throughout the campaign. Alonso has frequently relied on race craft to overcome Aston Martin's deficit on Saturdays, but recurrent technical failures and early-race traffic have blunted his recovery efforts. Consequently, while both drivers remain deadlocked on points in the championship standings, Sainz maintains the overall operational edge over Alonso across race weekends.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Carlos SAINZ or Fernando ALONSO?
Carlos SAINZ leads Fernando ALONSO 14–2 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Carlos SAINZ or Fernando ALONSO?
Carlos SAINZ has finished ahead of Fernando ALONSO 5–4 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.