Kimi ANTONELLI vs Lando NORRIS
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The rivalry
Across 16 shared race weekends, Kimi Antonelli established a decisive advantage over Lando Norris, leading 8–4 in Grand Prix finishes and 12–4 in qualifying sessions. Driving for Mercedes, Antonelli amassed 320 points, eight victories, and 13 podiums with flawless reliability, posting an average grid position of 3.31 alongside an average race finish of 3.50. In contrast, McLaren's Norris scored 188 points, capturing two wins and five podiums, though his main race campaigns were severely hindered by four retirements, yielding an average finish of 4.25. Norris maintained the upper hand in short-format events, heading sprint battles 4–1 thanks to McLaren's competitive short-run pace. However, Antonelli's superior qualifying edge, bolstered by Mercedes' aerodynamic floor developments, enabled him to control race strategy and tempo. Coupled with critical strategic breaks, such as an advantageous safety car appearance in Madrid, Antonelli systematically converted single-lap dominance into major points hauls despite McLaren demonstrating potent tyre degradation management on harsher circuits.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Kimi ANTONELLI or Lando NORRIS?
Kimi ANTONELLI leads Lando NORRIS 13–4 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 9–4 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.