George RUSSELL vs Kimi ANTONELLI
Did our AI pick the right driver?
Every prediction we publish ranks the full grid. For each round we take the driver we placed higher of these two, then check who actually finished higher.
For the most recent round the model picked Kimi ANTONELLI.90%
Antonelli starts from P4 with Mercedes' upgraded package, whereas Russell was hit with a 40-place grid penalty for power unit component changes that demotes him to the rear of the grid.
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The rivalry
Across 16 shared race weekends, Kimi Antonelli holds a decisive advantage over Mercedes teammate George Russell in their head-to-head battle. Antonelli leads the primary metrics with nine race finishes to Russell's five, ten qualifying sessions to seven, and an overall points tally of 325 to 236. Maintaining a flawless record with zero retirements, Antonelli has secured eight Grand Prix wins, thirteen podiums, and an average finishing position of 3.5. In contrast, Russell has claimed three wins, eight podiums, and an average finish of 4.71, while outperforming Antonelli four to one in sprint events. Russell's campaign has been hindered by two technical retirements in Montreal and Sepang, as well as straight-line speed deficits, despite capitalizing on an Antonelli qualifying crash in Baku. Aided by early aerodynamic upgrades and remarkable consistency, Antonelli has steadily expanded his championship lead over Russell throughout the season.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, George RUSSELL or Kimi ANTONELLI?
Kimi ANTONELLI leads George RUSSELL 10–7 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, George RUSSELL or Kimi ANTONELLI?
Kimi ANTONELLI has finished ahead of George RUSSELL 10–5 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.