Lando NORRIS vs Lewis HAMILTON
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The rivalry
Across 16 shared race weekends, Lewis Hamilton leads Lando Norris in the race head-to-head 6-5 and in the standings with 214 points to Norris's 188. Norris holds the edge in qualifying at 9-7 and in sprint sessions at 3-2. Driving for McLaren, Norris has secured two Grand Prix victories and five podiums, though four retirements have left him with an average finish of 4.25 and an average qualifying position of 4.63. Hamilton, competing for Ferrari, has relied on superior consistency, posting one win, six podiums, and only a single retirement, which translates to an average race finish of 4.00 and an average qualifying mark of 4.25. While McLaren's aerodynamic updates provided Norris with frequent single-lap pace advantages, operational setbacks and non-finishes disrupted his campaign. In contrast, Ferrari's dependable execution and strong race-pace management enabled Hamilton to collect points reliably, establishing an advantage in the broader championship battle despite Norris's marginal lead over a single lap.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Lando NORRIS or Lewis HAMILTON?
Lando NORRIS leads Lewis HAMILTON 9–8 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Lando NORRIS or Lewis HAMILTON?
Lando NORRIS and Lewis HAMILTON have finished ahead of each other an equal number of times this season, 6–6, counting only races where both drivers were classified.