Esteban OCON vs Fernando ALONSO
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The rivalry
Across seventeen shared race weekends, Esteban Ocon leads Fernando Alonso eight to two in race finishes, sixteen to one in qualifying, and five to zero in sprint sessions. Despite Ocon commanding these head-to-head metrics, both drivers are tied on seven points, with neither recording a win or podium. Driving for Haas F1 Team, Ocon has demonstrated superior consistency, averaging a qualifying position of 15.18 and a race finish of 13.06 while suffering only one retirement. Conversely, Alonso has faced a challenging campaign at Aston Martin, recording an average qualifying position of 18.88, an average finish of 14.73, and six retirements. Single-lap pace has decisively favored Haas, creating a persistent track position deficit for Aston Martin. Although Ocon has swept nearly every session-level battle and sprint event, Alonso has managed to maximize sporadic point-scoring opportunities during attrition-heavy races, keeping their championship totals identical despite the significant divergence in reliability and qualifying execution.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Esteban OCON or Fernando ALONSO?
Esteban OCON leads Fernando ALONSO 16–1 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 8–2 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.