Liam LAWSON vs Pierre GASLY
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The rivalry
Across sixteen shared race weekends this season, Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly have engaged in a fiercely competitive midfield duel representing Racing Bulls and Alpine respectively. In direct comparisons, the two drivers are deadlocked at 7-7 in full Grand Prix finishes, though Lawson has seized the edge on Saturdays with a 9-7 qualifying record and a 3-2 advantage across sprint events. Lawson has accumulated 63 championship points with a superior average finish of 8.73 and only a single retirement, despite missing out on podium appearances. Meanwhile, Gasly has registered 50 points, claiming one podium and maintaining a slightly sharper average qualifying position of 10.19 compared to Lawson's 10.69. However, Gasly has suffered two retirements, most notably in Miami where a mechanical gearbox failure on Lawson's car triggered contact that overturned Gasly's car, ending both of their races. Ultimately, Lawson's greater Sunday reliability and consistency have granted him a valuable thirteen-point buffer over his French rival.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Liam LAWSON or Pierre GASLY?
Liam LAWSON leads Pierre GASLY 9–8 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Liam LAWSON or Pierre GASLY?
Liam LAWSON has finished ahead of Pierre GASLY 8–7 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.