P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 team-mates’ qualifying battles: Chinese GP
Motorsport.com publishes each team’s qualifying record in terms of team-mate duels after every F1 qualifying session, solely based on qualifying results to avoid grid penalties skewing the statistics. Notable circumstances affecting a driver’s lap time, such as technical issues or incidents, are specified in the table. The duels are presented in a format like “5-0(4-0 without sprints)” indicating the performance comparison within the team. Specific time differences are also highlighted, with instances like “9(+0.225s in Q3)” revealing the gap between teammates. Consistent formats like “2-3(1-3 without sprints)” aid in understanding the head-to-head matchups between drivers. The detailed breakdown captures the competitive dynamics within each F1 team during qualifiers.
