Mercedes and Ferrari team-mate battles tighten as Antonelli leads Russell and Leclerc edges Hamilton in 2026 F1 qualifying

Mercedes

Qualifying Grand Prix: Russell 7-8 Antonelli. Race Grand Prix: Russell 5-10 Antonelli. Sprint Qualifying: Russell 3-2 Antonelli. Sprint Race: Russell 4-1 Antonelli. F1.com reports Antonelli has beaten Russell in Qualifying eight times out of 15, with six poles, and has crossed the line ahead at 10 Grands Prix, winning eight. Russell took pole and his first win since Austria in Baku, cutting the championship gap to 66 points. Championship points: Russell 236, Antonelli 302.

Ferrari

Qualifying Grand Prix: Leclerc 8-7 Hamilton. Sprint Qualifying: Leclerc 2-3 Hamilton. Race Grand Prix: Leclerc 7-8 Hamilton. Sprint Race: Leclerc 3-2 Hamilton. F1.com notes Leclerc just edged ahead on qualifying after his front row start in Baku, while his fourth-place finish closed the gap in race head-to-heads. Championship points: Leclerc 179, Hamilton 199.