The article presents a breakdown of team-mate duels based on qualifying results in Formula 1. It evaluates each team’s performance after every qualifying session, focusing solely on qualifying outcomes to ensure grid penalties do not skew the statistics. Instances where a driver couldn’t set a representative lap time due to technical problems or incidents are noted in the table.
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen has consistently out-qualified his teammate Sergio Perez across various races, maintaining a 4-0 lead in their duels. Notably, Verstappen secured pole positions in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan, each time with significant leads in qualifying.
The Mercedes team saw Lewis Hamilton facing off against George Russell, with Hamilton trailing 1-3 in their duels. Despite Hamilton’s dominance in Bahrain, Russell outperformed him in Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan, showcasing competitive qualifying performances.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc holds a slight advantage over Carlos Sainz, leading 1-2 in their duels. Leclerc secured pole position in Bahrain and Australia, while Sainz showed strength in qualifying in Bahrain and Japan, resulting in closely contested team battles.
McLaren’s Lando Norris outperformed Oscar Piastri with a 3-1 lead in their duels, demonstrating consistent qualifying performances across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso holds a 3-1 lead over Lance Stroll in their duels, although both drivers faced challenges in various races, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Japan, indicating a mix of competitive and struggling performances for the team.
