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F1 Teammate Battles: Norris Dominates, Hamilton Strong
22 Nov
Summary
- Lando Norris boasts a dominant 17-5 qualifying record against his teammate.
- Lewis Hamilton maintains a perfect 24-0 record against his teammate.
- Qualifying records exclude grid penalties to focus solely on performance.
Formula 1 qualifying sessions often reveal fierce internal team rivalries, with detailed records tracking teammate battles. These statistics, focusing solely on qualifying results, exclude the impact of grid penalties to provide a pure measure of on-track performance. For instance, Lando Norris has achieved a commanding 17-5 advantage over his teammate in qualifying head-to-head matchups.
Another prominent driver, Lewis Hamilton, has demonstrated absolute dominance against his teammate, maintaining an undefeated record of 24-0 in qualifying duels. These figures underscore the intense competition that exists not only between different teams but also within each team's garage.
Records also highlight other notable performances, such as Yuki Tsunoda's 22-5 record. The methodology ensures that even in cases of technical issues or incidents preventing a representative lap, these are noted, offering a comprehensive view of the qualifying rivalries.
