With Formula 1 teams taking a break this summer, it’s the perfect time to examine how teammates are faring against each other in the 2024 season. Fans and journalists alike are always curious to see who’s outpacing whom within the same machinery. There are 10 pairs of teammates to scrutinize, using raw speed and qualifying performances as key metrics.
Charles Leclerc leads Carlos Sainz with an 8-5 head-to-head in qualifying, showing why he’s often considered one of the fastest drivers on the grid. However, Sainz has managed to stay close, proving his mettle.
Over at Alpine, Pierre Gasly edges out Esteban Ocon with an 8-4 record. This close competition is intriguing given how evenly matched they appear on various metrics.
Fernando Alonso has a 9-5 advantage over Lance Stroll at Aston Martin. Despite Alonso’s slight slump in recent races, he remains ahead.
In the AlphaTauri camp, Yuki Tsunoda leads Daniel Ricciardo 9-4. Tsunoda’s performance strengthens his claim to have been in the discussions as a potential replacement for Red Bull’s Sergio Perez.
At Mercedes, George Russell is ahead of Lewis Hamilton 10-4. Although some suggest Hamilton has lost interest ahead of his move to Ferrari, being just 0.101% behind indicates he’s still performing at a high level.
Nico Hulkenberg has a dominant 10-2 lead over Kevin Magnussen at Haas, highlighting his consistency and raw speed this season.
Lando Norris at McLaren leads Oscar Piastri 11-3. However, Piastri has slightly closed the gap from 2023, indicating he is increasingly finding his footing.
Valtteri Bottas shows his experience with a 13-1 lead over Zhou Guanyu at Alfa Romeo. The considerable gap has placed Zhou in a precarious position.
At Williams, Alex Albon remains unbeaten with a 13-0 record against Logan Sargeant. Despite Sargeant making incremental improvements, the gap remains substantial.
Lastly, Max Verstappen has a perfect 14-0 record over Sergio Perez at Red Bull, underscoring the dominant form of the reigning champion.
As the second half of the season approaches, it will be interesting to see if these dynamics change. Some drivers are hanging by a thread, while others look set to solidify their dominance. Can Perez turn his fortunes around, or will Verstappen continue his unbroken streak? The remaining races are bound to offer more excitement and shifts in these intra-team battles.
