Oscar Piastri Tops Teammate Comparison Rankings, Verstappen's Dominance Highlighted
An analysis of 2025 teammate points percentages reveals Oscar Piastri had the most competitive pairing, scoring over 96% of Lando Norris's points. In stark contrast, Yuki Tsunoda scored less than 8% of Max Verstappen's total during their time as Red Bull teammates, highlighting the extreme performance spread.
Oscar Piastri has claimed the highest percentage of his teammate's points among all 2025 Formula 1 driver pairings, while the data also reveals the staggering gap between Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda. Despite losing the championship to Lando Norris, Piastri scored over 96% of his teammate's points total, showcasing one of the most competitive intra-team battles on the grid.
Why it matters:
Teammate comparisons are one of the purest metrics in F1, removing variables like car performance to highlight a driver's relative strength. Piastri's performance against a world champion like Norris underscores his elite status and potential, while the Verstappen-Tsunoda gap illustrates the challenge of partnering a generational talent and the performance spread that can exist even within a top team.
The details:
- McLaren's Oscar Piastri scored 410 points against Lando Norris's title-winning 423, achieving a ratio of 96.92%—the highest of any pairing where both drivers scored points.
- Haas's Esteban Ocon was the only other driver to surpass 90% of his teammate's points, relative to Oliver Bearman.
- At the opposite end, Yuki Tsunoda managed only 30 points alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, who scored 385 in the same races. This results in Tsunoda securing just 7.7% of Verstappen's total from their shared track time.
- Four other teammate pairings registered a 0% score, where one driver failed to score any points throughout the season.
The big picture:
The data provides a snapshot of team dynamics and driver performance beyond the championship standings. Piastri's near-parity with Norris confirms McLaren has two genuine title contenders, which will shape their strategy and internal competition for 2026. Conversely, the immense gap at Red Bull highlights Verstappen's continued dominance and raises questions about the competitive environment for his teammates, a recurring theme during his championship era.
What's next:
All eyes will be on whether these dynamics shift with the new 2026 regulations. Piastri will aim to convert his strong percentage into a title, while teams with large performance gaps will be evaluating if changes are needed to better support both drivers in the new technical landscape.