Charles Leclerc has climbed to third place among current Formula 1 drivers for career race head-to-head success against teammates following his second-place finish at the 2026 United States Grand Prix. According to statistics compiled by F1 analyst Pablo Martinez, the Ferrari driver has finished ahead of his teammates in 65.52% of the races included in the comparison, placing him behind only Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.
The achievement is particularly notable considering the calibre of Charles Leclerc’s teammates throughout his Formula 1 career, including four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The Monegasque is also one of just three drivers on the current grid to exceed a 65% success rate in the dataset, strengthening his statistical record ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc ranks third in F1 teammate race head-to-head statistics
In figures shared on 28 October, Pablo Martinez, known online as Holiness, identified Max Verstappen as the clear leader in the current-grid comparison. The Red Bull driver has recorded 151 head-to-head successes from 177 eligible races, producing an impressive rate of 85.31%.
Fernando Alonso occupies second position with 222 successes from 287 eligible races, equivalent to 77.35%. Charles Leclerc completes the leading three with 95 successes from 145 races, giving him a rate of 65.52%.
- 1. Max Verstappen: 85.31% – 151 wins from 177 eligible teammate comparisons
- 2. Fernando Alonso: 77.35% – 222 wins from 287 eligible teammate comparisons
- 3. Charles Leclerc: 65.52% – 95 wins from 145 eligible teammate comparisons
These are the only three current Formula 1 drivers above the 65% threshold in the ranking. The figures refer to race results against teammates rather than Grand Prix victories or the percentage of races finished on the podium.
Importantly, the percentages depend on which races are considered eligible for comparison. Retirements, non-classifications and other circumstances can affect head-to-head calculations, meaning different statistical databases may produce different career totals.
Why Charles Leclerc’s record against strong Ferrari teammates stands out
Charles Leclerc’s position becomes especially interesting when considering the drivers he has faced across his Ferrari career. Rather than consistently competing against inexperienced teammates, the Monegasque has shared the garage with several highly regarded Formula 1 competitors.
His partnership with Sebastian Vettel placed him alongside a four-time world champion, while his subsequent years with Carlos Sainz provided another demanding internal comparison. Since Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari, the challenge has included competing directly against the most successful driver in Formula 1 history in terms of world championships, alongside Michael Schumacher.
These comparisons help explain why the head-to-head percentage has attracted attention. However, the strength of a teammate cannot be measured solely through reputation or championship achievements, and the statistic should not be treated as a definitive ranking of individual driving ability.
For a more detailed examination of the current Ferrari partnership, the Charles Leclerc versus Lewis Hamilton head-to-head statistics provide qualifying, race-result and race-pace comparisons throughout the 2026 season.
Austin podium takes Charles Leclerc to another historic Ferrari milestone
The latest head-to-head ranking follows another significant achievement at the United States Grand Prix, where Charles Leclerc finished second behind Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Max Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull, while Lewis Hamilton secured fourth place for Ferrari.
That result represented Charles Leclerc’s 56th podium for the Maranello team, moving him into second place on Ferrari’s all-time Formula 1 podium list. Only Michael Schumacher, with 116 podium finishes for Ferrari, remains ahead of the Monegasque.
Charles Leclerc has also moved clear of Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel, who each recorded 55 podium finishes for the Italian team. The historical achievement adds another dimension to a season in which Ferrari has shown encouraging progress, particularly following its recent development work.
The Ferrari Formula 1 driver records provide further context for comparing the team’s most successful drivers across different generations, including their victories, podiums and other career milestones.
Charles Leclerc heads to Mexico with impressive recent consistency
Beyond the career statistics, Charles Leclerc arrives at the Mexico City Grand Prix with a particularly consistent run of results. The Ferrari driver has finished inside the top five in each of his last ten completed Grands Prix, demonstrating his ability to deliver strong finishes across different circuits and conditions.
His recent second-place finishes in Singapore and Austin have also reinforced the impression that Ferrari is becoming increasingly competitive. The SF-26’s improved race pace following its Austin upgrades provides an encouraging foundation as the championship moves to Mexico.
Nevertheless, the head-to-head achievement and the team’s current form represent two distinct measurements. The 65.52% figure reflects Charles Leclerc’s career performance against teammates under Pablo Martinez’s methodology, while his podium total and recent top-five streak illustrate his wider results for Ferrari.
Together, these figures reinforce the Monegasque’s position among the most accomplished drivers on the current grid. With the Mexican Grand Prix approaching, Charles Leclerc has another opportunity to extend his strong run of finishes and continue adding to an already significant Ferrari career.
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