Sergio PEREZ vs Valtteri BOTTAS
Sergio PEREZ vs Valtteri BOTTAS, 2026 season. Sergio PEREZ leads the race head-to-head 3–1. Sergio PEREZ leads the qualifying head-to-head 6–5.
Did our AI pick the right driver?
Every prediction we publish ranks the full grid. For each round we take the driver we placed higher of these two, then check who actually finished higher.
For the most recent round the model picked Sergio PEREZ.55%
Bottas has a very high systematic over-rating bias, making Perez the more reliable choice to finish ahead despite the similar grid spots.
A round is only scored when both drivers appear in the predicted order and both are classified in the result — a retirement is nobody's call. Published predictions are never edited afterwards.
The rivalry
Across eleven shared race weekends in the current season, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have faced a challenging campaign for the Cadillac team. In their head-to-head performance, Perez currently holds a 3-1 lead in race classifications and a narrow 6-5 advantage in qualifying, while their sprint sessions remain deadlocked at 2-2. Neither driver has managed to secure points, podiums, or victories this season as they both struggle with persistent technical issues and poor car performance. Perez has recorded four DNFs with an average finish of 15.29, whereas Bottas has faced five DNFs and an average finish of 16.67. With both drivers frequently confined to the back of the grid, their internal rivalry has been defined by incremental efforts rather than competitive on-track battles. Despite the lack of results and reliability concerns, both drivers continue to focus on supporting the team’s development and long-term growth as they navigate this difficult inaugural season together.
Round by round
2026 seasonCommon questions
Who is faster in qualifying, Sergio PEREZ or Valtteri BOTTAS?
Sergio PEREZ leads Valtteri BOTTAS 6–5 in qualifying head-to-head this season, counting only sessions where both drivers set a time.
Who has finished ahead more often, Sergio PEREZ or Valtteri BOTTAS?
Sergio PEREZ has finished ahead of Valtteri BOTTAS 3–1 this season, counting only races where both drivers were classified.