Isack HADJAR vs Oscar PIASTRI
Isack HADJAR vs Oscar PIASTRI, 2026 season. Oscar PIASTRI leads the race head-to-head 4–3. Oscar PIASTRI leads the qualifying head-to-head 6–4.
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The rivalry
Throughout the eleven race weekends of the current season, Oscar Piastri of McLaren and Isack Hadjar of Red Bull Racing have engaged in a closely contested battle. Piastri currently holds the upper hand in head-to-head race matchups with a 4-3 record, while also dominating the qualifying sessions 6-4. Furthermore, Piastri has secured a perfect 4-0 record in sprint events. Performance metrics favor the McLaren driver, who has accumulated 96 points and two podium finishes compared to Hadjar's 68 points and zero podiums. Piastri boasts a superior average finish of 5.75 and an average qualifying position of 5.91, despite suffering three DNFs. In comparison, Hadjar has maintained greater consistency with only two DNFs, yet his average finishing position of 6.44 and average qualifying position of 6.9 indicate he has struggled to match Piastri's peak speed. Ultimately, Piastri has demonstrated a greater ability to convert performance into high-scoring results throughout the ongoing campaign.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Isack HADJAR or Oscar PIASTRI?
Oscar PIASTRI leads Isack HADJAR 6–4 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Isack HADJAR or Oscar PIASTRI?
Oscar PIASTRI has finished ahead of Isack HADJAR 4–3 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.