The 2025 Formula 1 season boasts eight new driver pairings, making the internal team battles a key point of interest. Track the updated scores after each race weekend to see which driver is leading their teammate in qualifying, races, and championship standings.
Statistics are current as of the Chinese Grand Prix on March 23rd.
Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri – McLaren
Entering their third season as teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to build on McLaren`s Constructors` Championship title win in 2024. Both drivers are determined to secure their first Drivers` Championship. The head-to-head battle within the team will be crucial, and could lead to ultimate success.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Norris 1-1 Piastri
Sprint: Norris 0-1 Piastri
Race
Grand Prix: Norris 1-1 Piastri
Sprint: Norris 0-1 Piastri
Championship
Points: Norris 44-34 Piastri
Placing: Norris 1st-4th Piastri
Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
The most anticipated teammate battle of 2025 is between Charles Leclerc and the newly arrived Lewis Hamilton. After Hamilton`s surprising move to Ferrari, all eyes are on whether the veteran seven-time world champion or Ferrari`s established driver will gain the upper hand in their first season together.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Leclerc 1-1 Hamilton
Sprint: Leclerc 0-1 Hamilton
Race
Grand Prix: Leclerc 1-0 Hamilton*
Sprint: Leclerc 0-1 Hamilton
Championship
Points: Leclerc 8-9 Hamilton
Placing: Leclerc 10th-9th Hamilton
*No score awarded for Chinese GP as both drivers were disqualified
Max Verstappen vs Liam Lawson – Red Bull
Yuki Tsunoda replaces Liam Lawson from the Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull`s initial teammate pairing of 2025 lasted only two race weekends. Liam Lawson, struggling with the RB21, was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda after the Japanese Grand Prix. Tsunoda now faces the challenge of competing against the dominant four-time world champion, Max Verstappen.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Verstappen 2-0 Lawson
Sprint: Verstappen 1-0 Lawson
Race
Grand Prix: Verstappen 2-0 Lawson
Sprint: Verstappen 1-0 Lawson
Championship
Points: Verstappen 36-0 Lawson
Placing: Verstappen 2nd-17th Lawson
George Russell vs Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
After performing strongly against Hamilton for three years, George Russell`s role at Mercedes shifts in 2025. He becomes the experienced driver alongside teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli, a product of Mercedes` young driver program, will aim to make a strong impression against Russell in his debut season.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Russell 2-0 Antonelli
Sprint: Russell 1-0 Antonelli
Race
Grand Prix: Russell 2-0 Antonelli
Sprint: Russell 1-0 Antonelli
Championship
Points: Russell 35-22 Antonelli
Placing: Russell 3rd-5th Antonelli
Fernando Alonso vs Lance Stroll – Aston Martin
Aston Martin`s driver pairing continues for a third year. Fernando Alonso has consistently outperformed Lance Stroll. However, Stroll will be looking to narrow the gap this season as Aston Martin aims to improve after a disappointing 2024.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Alonso 2-0 Stroll
Sprint: Alonso 0-1 Stroll
Race
Grand Prix: Alonso 0-2 Stroll
Sprint: Alonso 0-1 Stroll
Championship
Points: Alonso 0-10 Stroll
Placing: Alonso 19th-8th Stroll
Pierre Gasly vs Jack Doohan – Alpine
Pierre Gasly is joined by rookie Jack Doohan at Alpine for 2025. Gasly is expected to lead the team, but Doohan aims to make a strong impression and challenge the experienced Frenchman.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Gasly 2-0 Doohan
Sprint: Gasly 0-1 Doohan
Race
Grand Prix: Gasly 1-0 Doohan*
Sprint: Gasly 1-0 Doohan
Championship
Points: Gasly 0-0 Doohan
Placing: Gasly 15th-18th Doohan
*No score awarded for Chinese GP as Gasly was disqualified
Esteban Ocon vs Oliver Bearman – Haas
Haas features an entirely new driver lineup in 2025. Esteban Ocon brings experience as a race winner, while Oliver Bearman is a promising young talent who impressed in stand-in appearances in 2024.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Ocon 2-0 Bearman
Sprint: Ocon 0-1 Bearman
Race
Grand Prix: Ocon 2-0 Bearman
Sprint: Ocon 0-1 Bearman
Championship
Points: Ocon 10-4 Bearman
Placing: Ocon 7th-12th Bearman
Yuki Tsunoda vs Isack Hadjar – Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson drives for the team in place of the promoted Tsunoda from the Japanese GP
Isack Hadjar`s rookie F1 season alongside Yuki Tsunoda was short-lived. Tsunoda`s promotion to Red Bull led to Liam Lawson`s return to Racing Bulls. Lawson, in his third stint with the team, will now be Hadjar`s benchmark.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Tsunoda 1-1 Hadjar
Sprint: Tsunoda 1-0 Hadjar
Race
Grand Prix: Tsunoda 0-1 Hadjar*
Sprint: Tsunoda 1-0 Hadjar
Championship
Points: Tsunoda 3-0 Hadjar
Placing: Tsunoda 13th-16th Hadjar
*No score awarded for Australian GP as Hadjar crashed on formation lap and didn`t start race
Alex Albon vs Carlos Sainz – Williams
Williams presents a strong driver lineup in 2025 with the arrival of Carlos Sainz. The pairing of Sainz and Alex Albon is highly anticipated, and their internal competition will be closely watched throughout the season.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Albon 2-0 Sainz
Sprint: Albon 1-0 Sainz
Race
Grand Prix: Albon 2-0 Sainz
Sprint: Albon 1-0 Sainz
Championship
Points: Albon 16-1 Sainz
Placing: Albon 6th-14th Sainz
Nico Hulkenberg vs Gabriel Bortoleto – Sauber
Sauber, like Haas, features a completely new driver lineup, combining experience and youth. Nico Hulkenberg provides a strong benchmark for rookie F2 champion Gabriel Bortoleto to measure his performance.
Qualifying
Grand Prix: Hulkenberg 1-1 Bortoleto
Sprint: Hulkenberg 0-1 Bortoleto
Race
Grand Prix: Hulkenberg 1-1 Bortoleto
Sprint: Hulkenberg 0-1 Bortoleto
Championship
Points: Hulkenberg 6-0 Bortoleto
Placing: Hulkenberg 11th-20th Bortoleto
