Carlos SAINZ vs Gabriel BORTOLETO
Carlos SAINZ vs Gabriel BORTOLETO, 2026 season. Gabriel BORTOLETO leads the race head-to-head 7–2. Gabriel BORTOLETO leads the qualifying head-to-head 8–2.
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The rivalry
Throughout the current campaign, Gabriel Bortoleto has held a decisive advantage over Carlos Sainz in their head-to-head performance. Bortoleto leads their qualifying battle 8-2 and their race head-to-head 7-2, with their sprint results tied at 2-2. Statistically, Bortoleto has collected 10 points with an average race finish of 10.7 and a qualifying average of 13.0. In comparison, Sainz has secured 6 points, averaging a 13.6 finish and a 15.4 qualifying position. Neither driver has reached a podium. This performance gap is largely attributed to the technical divergence between their vehicles. Bortoleto has successfully maximized the upgrades on his Audi to compete regularly in the midfield, whereas Sainz has struggled with a Williams car hampered by excess weight and persistent reliability issues. While both have endured DNFs, Bortoleto has demonstrated a greater ability to capitalize on his equipment, leaving the struggling Sainz at a persistent disadvantage throughout the season.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Carlos SAINZ or Gabriel BORTOLETO?
Gabriel BORTOLETO leads Carlos SAINZ 8–2 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 Gabriel BORTOLETO?
Gabriel BORTOLETO has finished ahead of Carlos SAINZ 7–2 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.