Kimi ANTONELLI vs Lando NORRIS
Kimi ANTONELLI vs Lando NORRIS, 2026 season. Kimi ANTONELLI leads the race head-to-head 5–3. Kimi ANTONELLI leads the qualifying head-to-head 10–1.
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The rivalry
Across eleven shared race weekends, Kimi Antonelli has firmly established superiority over Lando Norris in performance metrics. Antonelli leads the qualifying head-to-head decisively at 10-1, maintaining an impressive 1.91 average starting position, while Norris holds a 4-1 advantage specifically in sprint formats. In overall race results, Antonelli leads 5-3. Antonelli’s campaign with Mercedes has been characterized by remarkable reliability and consistency, resulting in 224 points, six wins, and nine podiums with zero retirements. In contrast, Norris has faced a challenging season in the McLaren, hampered by mechanical attrition that caused three DNFs. These reliability issues, coupled with a 4.25 average finishing position, have limited his total to 134 points, one victory, and three podiums. Ultimately, Antonelli’s ability to maximize his qualifying speed into sustained race pace and his flawless finishing record have created a significant points gap between the two drivers over the course of the season.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Kimi ANTONELLI or Lando NORRIS?
Kimi ANTONELLI leads Lando NORRIS 10–1 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Kimi ANTONELLI or Lando NORRIS?
Kimi ANTONELLI has finished ahead of Lando NORRIS 5–3 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.