Motorsports Report: F1 Qualifying Team Records Reviewed
In a detailed analysis of the qualifying performances in recent Formula 1 seasons, Motorsport.com has compiled each team’s mate performance records, effectively isolating grid penalties and representative lap times from external disruptions such as technical issues or accidents.
McLaren
- Oscar Piastri vs. Lando Norris: Piastri leads with an 8-4 record (6-4 excluding sprints). Notable performances include:
- Q3 Australia: Piastri 2nd, Norris 1st (+0.084s difference)
- Q1 Saudi Arabia: Piastri 2nd, Norris 10th (no time due to crash).
Ferrari
- Charles Leclerc vs. Lewis Hamilton: Leclerc has the edge with an 8-4 record (7-3 without sprints). Key results are:
- SQ3 China: Leclerc 4th, Hamilton 1st (+0.208s)
- Q3 Monaco: Leclerc 2nd, Hamilton 4th (+0.319s).
Red Bull
- Max Verstappen vs. Liam Lawson: Verstappen dominates with a 9-0 record (8-0 without sprints). Highlights include:
- Q3 Australia: Verstappen 3rd, Lawson 18th (+1.076s).
- Qualifying in China & other circuits: Verstappen consistently outpaces teammates, showcasing the team’s performance reliability.
Mercedes
- George Russell vs. Andrea Kimi Antonelli: Russell’s performance reflects a 10-2 advantage (9-1 without sprints). Distinctive moments include:
- Q3 Canada: Russell 1st, Antonelli 4th (+0.492s).
Aston Martin
- Lance Stroll vs. Fernando Alonso: Stroll trails at 1-11 (0-10 excluding sprints). Key performances include:
- Q2 Japan: Stroll 20th (tech issue), Alonso ranks consistently higher.
Alpine
- Pierre Gasly vs. Jack Doohan: Gasly leads 6-2 (5-1 sans sprints). Important qualifiers:
- Q1 Bahrain: Gasly 5th, Doohan 11th (+0.602s).
Williams
- Alexander Albon vs. Carlos Sainz: Albon holds an 8-4 record (6-4 without sprints). Notable results:
- Q3 Canada: Albon 10th, Sainz 17th (+0.308s).
Summary
These statistics highlight the competitive edge across various squads and underscore the significance of driver performance in the evolving landscape of Formula 1. Teams are adjusting strategies to enhance driver consistency, with McLaren and Ferrari showing notable intra-team rivalries. The data also emphasizes the pressures faced by rookie drivers in adapting to the demanding F1 landscape.
