Esteban OCON vs Fernando ALONSO
Esteban OCON vs Fernando ALONSO, 2026 season. Esteban OCON leads the race head-to-head 6–1. Esteban OCON leads the qualifying head-to-head 11–0.
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The rivalry
Over twelve shared race weekends, Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso have experienced contrasting campaigns despite finishing level on three points each. Ocon, driving for Haas, has demonstrated superior consistency, leading their head-to-head records 6-1 in races, 11-0 in qualifying, and 4-0 in sprints. He maintains an average qualifying position of 15.27 and an average finish of 13.27, with only one retirement recorded. Conversely, Alonso’s tenure with Aston Martin has been plagued by technical instability and reliability issues, resulting in four DNFs and a significantly lower average qualifying position of 19.64. While Aston Martin has introduced aerodynamic upgrades to address these persistent performance deficits, Alonso continues to struggle against Ocon’s reliable pace. Neither driver has managed to secure a podium finish or race victory this season, highlighting the ongoing technical and performance challenges both have faced in maximizing the potential of their respective machinery throughout this demanding year of competition.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Esteban OCON or Fernando ALONSO?
Esteban OCON leads Fernando ALONSO 11–0 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Esteban OCON or Fernando ALONSO?
Esteban OCON has finished ahead of Fernando ALONSO 6–1 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.