One of Formula 1’s most enduring rules remains unchanged after 75 years: your first rival is your team-mate. The only fair measure of a driver’s performance comes from comparing them to the one person piloting an identical machine.
With that in mind, here’s a look at how each intra-team battle is shaping up in the 2025 season — through both Grand Prix and Sprint races.
McLaren
Lando Norris 3–4 Oscar Piastri
Sprint: 1–1
Oscar Piastri is narrowing the gap in 2025, currently edging out Lando Norris after two seasons of being outscored. While Norris dominated their 2023 and 2024 campaigns (17–5 and 16–8 respectively), Piastri’s form this year has seen him rise to the challenge as Norris continues to adapt to the MCL39.
Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton 1–5 Charles Leclerc
Sprint: Hamilton 2–0 Leclerc
Hamilton and Leclerc’s long-awaited partnership at Ferrari has added another layer of intrigue to the grid. While they’ve shown camaraderie off-track, Leclerc has asserted dominance on Sundays. Hamilton, however, leads in the shorter sprint format. Both drivers were disqualified from the Chinese GP due to technical violations.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen 2–0 Liam Lawson
Sprint: Verstappen 1–0 Lawson
Max Verstappen 5–0 Yuki Tsunoda
Sprint: Tsunoda 1–0 Verstappen
The pressure of partnering Max Verstappen proved too much for Liam Lawson, who was moved back to Racing Bulls after two races. Yuki Tsunoda was promoted but has fared no better in Grand Prix races. Notably, Tsunoda handed Verstappen his only sprint defeat this season.
Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli 0–7 George Russell
Sprint: Antonelli 0–2 Russell
Kimi Antonelli is still finding his footing in Formula 1. After skipping F3 and only one F2 season, the young Italian is learning the ropes against a seasoned George Russell, who continues to impress after outpacing Hamilton in 2024.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso 5–2 Lance Stroll
Sprint: Stroll 2–0 Alonso
Though Lance Stroll is improving year-on-year, Fernando Alonso remains the lead performer in Grand Prix battles. However, Stroll has had the upper hand in sprints so far this season.
Alpine
Jack Doohan 2–3 Pierre Gasly
Sprint: Gasly 2–0 Doohan
Franco Colapinto 0–1 Gasly
Sprint: 0–0
Alpine began the year with Jack Doohan in the seat, but after Miami, the team brought in Franco Colapinto for a five-race trial. Gasly has maintained control over both teammates, despite a disqualification in China for an underweight car.
Haas
Oliver Bearman 3–4 Esteban Ocon
Sprint: Bearman 2–0 Ocon
Haas’ new pairing, nicknamed “Bearcon,” has produced a tight contest. Esteban Ocon leads slightly in Grand Prix finishes, but Oliver Bearman has showcased his talent in sprint races with two wins.
Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar 1–1 Yuki Tsunoda
Sprint: Tsunoda 1–0 Hadjar
Isack Hadjar 5–0 Liam Lawson
Sprint: Lawson 1–0 Hadjar
Rookie Isack Hadjar is making waves at Racing Bulls, dominating Liam Lawson and holding his own against Yuki Tsunoda. With Tsunoda now promoted to Red Bull, the focus is on Hadjar’s continued development in the spotlight.
Williams
Alex Albon 6–1 Carlos Sainz
Sprint: Albon 2–0 Sainz
Carlos Sainz’s move to Williams has so far been underwhelming compared to Alex Albon’s consistent performances. The veteran Williams driver is leading comfortably in both formats.
Sauber
Gabriel Bortoleto 2–4 Nico Hulkenberg
Sprint: 1–1
Nico Hulkenberg returned to Sauber to help guide their transition to Audi in 2026. Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, a rare back-to-back F3 and F2 champion, has shown glimpses of promise but trails the experienced German. Hulkenberg’s win in Bahrain was later disqualified for excessive plank wear.
As F1 2025 pushes into its mid-season stretch, the intra-team duels continue to reveal who’s truly rising — and who’s being outclassed — in the same machinery. While some veterans are asserting dominance, several rookies are proving they belong on motorsport’s biggest stage.
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