George RUSSELL vs Lewis HAMILTON
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The rivalry
Across 16 shared race weekends this season, George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in every direct metric. In head-to-head sessions, Russell holds advantages of 9 to 4 in Grands Prix, 11 to 6 in qualifying, and 4 to 1 in sprints. Driving for Mercedes, Russell has accumulated 236 points with three wins, eight podiums, two DNFs, an average finish of 4.71, and an average qualifying position of 3.47. In comparison, Hamilton has secured 221 points for Ferrari, recording one win, six podiums, one DNF, an average finish of 4, and an average qualifying position of 4.18. While Russell has capitalized on superior one-lap pace to capture more victories, Hamilton has demonstrated steady execution, reflected in a marginally better average race finish. Operating in different machinery, their contest has unfolded through separate development trajectories rather than direct team orders. Mercedes aerodynamic updates have aided Russell over single laps, while Ferrari race-pace refinements have kept Hamilton closely matched in the points standings.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, George RUSSELL or Lewis HAMILTON?
George RUSSELL leads Lewis HAMILTON 11–6 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 Lewis HAMILTON?
George RUSSELL has finished ahead of Lewis HAMILTON 9–5 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.