P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 2023 team-mate head-to-head battles
In the 2023 F1 season, Alex Albon consistently out-qualified his Williams team-mate Logan Sargeant in every race, making him the only driver to achieve this feat. Sargeant struggled throughout his rookie season, while other driver pairings were more closely matched.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had a dominant season, clinching the championship title with six races to spare and setting several records. Sergio Perez, his teammate, faced difficulties and failed to achieve many podium finishes, despite Red Bull’s superior performance.
Lewis Hamilton had a successful comeback season in 2023 after a disappointing 2022. His Mercedes teammate George Russell, who had beaten him in the previous season, faced struggles and characterized the drivers’ championship as a “complete disaster.” Hamilton achieved a pole position in Hungary and was the highest-placed driver behind the Red Bull pair.
Mercedes had a disappointing season overall, failing to secure a race victory for the first time since 2011. They finished second in the standings and will need to make improvements if they want to regain their championship-winning status.
Despite their collision in Qatar, Hamilton and Russell maintain a good relationship and are committed to the Mercedes project, as they recently signed new contracts.
Overall, the 2023 season had a clear power dynamic between teammates in certain teams, while others faced challenges and disappointments.
