Kimi ANTONELLI vs Lewis HAMILTON
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The rivalry
Across their sixteen shared race weekends, Kimi Antonelli holds a commanding record over Lewis Hamilton, leading 13–2 in Grands Prix, 10–6 in qualifying, and 4–1 in sprint sessions. Competing for Mercedes, Antonelli has accumulated 320 points, eight wins, thirteen podiums, and zero DNFs, with an average qualifying position of 3.31 and an average finish of 3.5. Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, has recorded 214 points, one win, six podiums, and one DNF, alongside an average qualifying of 4.25 and an average finish of 4. Antonelli's advantage reflects Mercedes' superior operational execution and aerodynamic stability, which provided dependable race pace across varied track layouts. Although Hamilton frequently challenged Antonelli over single laps early in the campaign, Ferrari struggled with tire degradation and inconsistent upgrade packages. This divergence in race-trim performance repeatedly compromised Hamilton's ability to convert strong starting spots into podium finishes against Antonelli.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Kimi ANTONELLI or Lewis HAMILTON?
Kimi ANTONELLI leads Lewis HAMILTON 10–7 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 Lewis HAMILTON?
Kimi ANTONELLI has finished ahead of Lewis HAMILTON 14–2 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.