2025 Formula 1 Teammate Rivalries: An In-Depth Look at Qualifying, Race, and Sprint Performance

The 2025 Formula 1 season promises a thrilling spectacle with eight new driver pairings, setting the stage for captivating internal team battles. This comprehensive overview will be updated after each Grand Prix weekend, detailing which driver holds the advantage in qualifying, race performances, and the championship standings.

All statistics are current as of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 21.

McLaren

Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri

Entering their third season together, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were instrumental in securing McLaren`s first Constructors` Championship in 26 years during 2024. Now, both drivers are focused on clinching their maiden drivers` title. The question remains: who will emerge victorious in their personal duel, and can this rivalry lead to ultimate championship glory?

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton

One of the most anticipated teammate matchups follows Lewis Hamilton`s surprising move to Ferrari. Will the seven-time world champion, now 40, outperform Ferrari`s long-standing protégé in their inaugural year together?

Red Bull

Max Verstappen vs Yuki Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda has taken on the formidable challenge of partnering four-time world champion Max Verstappen, joining Red Bull from Racing Bulls starting the third round in Bahrain. This follows Liam Lawson`s demotion after just two races due to struggles with the RB21 chassis.

Lawson was demoted to Racing Bulls after two rounds.

Mercedes

George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli

After three successful years alongside the legendary Hamilton, George Russell finds himself in a new role for 2025: the seasoned driver mentoring teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli, like Russell, is a product of Mercedes` young driver program, and his performance against Russell will be crucial for his burgeoning career.

Aston Martin

Fernando Alonso vs Lance Stroll

Aston Martin`s driver duo embarks on their third season together. Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has consistently outperformed his teammate so far, but Lance Stroll aims to reduce that gap in the 2025 campaign.

Alpine

Pierre Gasly vs Franco Colapinto

Franco Colapinto joined Pierre Gasly as his teammate from the seventh round in Imola, replacing Jack Doohan, who was dropped from the team.

Doohan spent the opening six events as Gasly`s team-mate.

Haas

Esteban Ocon vs Oliver Bearman

Haas`s entirely new pairing offers a fascinating blend of experience and youthful talent. Esteban Ocon, a race winner with four podium finishes, provides a strong benchmark for Oliver Bearman, who made a notable impression during three substitute drives for the team and Ferrari in 2024.

Racing Bulls

Liam Lawson vs Isack Hadjar

Following just two races alongside Tsunoda before the Japanese driver`s unexpected promotion to the senior Red Bull team, Isack Hadjar`s rookie F1 season will now be benchmarked against Liam Lawson. Lawson makes a swift return to Racing Bulls for his third stint with the junior squad, despite being only slightly more experienced.

Tsunoda was Hadjar`s team-mate for the first two race weekends in Australia and China.

Williams

Alex Albon vs Carlos Sainz

Williams boasts its strongest driver line-up in years with the arrival of four-time race winner Carlos Sainz from Ferrari. His partnership with Alex Albon will be closely watched throughout the season to see which highly-regarded driver emerges on top.

Sauber

Nico Hulkenberg vs Gabriel Bortoleto

Similar to Haas, Sauber features a completely fresh lineup this year, combining veteran experience with rookie promise. Nico Hulkenberg serves as a reliable measure for Gabriel Bortoleto, the reigning F2 champion, as he makes his F1 debut.