Worst to Best Max Verstappen teammates
- Racing Statistics
- Mar 29
- 4 min read
Max Verstappen's tenure in Formula 1 has seen him paired with several teammates at both Toro Rosso (now Visa Cash App Racing Bulls) and Red Bull Racing. Analyzing their qualifying and race performances offers insight into Verstappen's dominance and the challenges faced by his teammates.
Here is a list of worst to best Max Verstappen teammates - who was the one to beat him?
Verstappen vs Lawson (2025 / 14 March - 23 March)
Promoted to Red Bull in 2025, Lawson faced challenges early in the season. After two races without points and struggles in qualifying, Lawson was replaced by Yuki Tsunoda. Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, highlighting the pressures within the team.
Verstappen beat Liam 2-0 in Quali, Race, Sprint Quali and Sprint Race! So he might not be the one to beat him but he is in the Red Bull family, maybe a day will come in the future when they will be teammates again!
Max Verstappen vs. Pierre Gasly (2019)
Promoted to Red Bull in 2019, Gasly struggled to match Verstappen's pace. In their 12 races together, Verstappen dominated qualifying 11–1 and races 11–1, scoring 181 points to Gasly's 63. Gasly's best finish was fourth place, while Verstappen secured multiple podiums and wins, including victories in Austria and Germany. The significant performance gap led to Gasly's mid-season demotion back to Toro Rosso.
Races as teammates: 12
Verstappen outqualified Gasly 11 to 1
Verstappen outperformed Gasly 11 to 1
Verstappen scored 180 points to Gasly’s 63
Max Verstappen vs. Alex Albon (2019-2020)
Albon replaced Gasly mid-2019 and showed initial promise. In their nine races together that season, Verstappen led qualifying 8–1 and races 5–4, with Albon finishing in the points consistently except for Brazil.
The 2020 season saw Verstappen's dominance grow, leading qualifying 17–0 and races 12–5. Verstappen scored 214 points to Albon's 105, with Albon achieving two podiums. Despite flashes of potential, Albon couldn't consistently match Verstappen's performance, leading to his replacement for the 2021 season.
And yes - Albon will now never trust a Mercedes on the inside!
Races as teammates: 26
Verstappen outqualified Albon 25 to 1
Verstappen outperformed Albon 17 to 8
Verstappen finished on podium 15 times compared to Albon’s 2
Verstappen scored 311 points to Albon’s 181
Max Verstappen vs. Sergio Perez (2021-2024)
Bringing experience to Red Bull, Pérez partnered with Verstappen for four seasons. Over 90 races, Verstappen dominated qualifying 80–10 and races 70–10, amassing 1,861.5 points to Pérez's 932. While Pérez secured five wins and multiple podiums, Verstappen's consistent superiority highlighted his role as the team's lead driver. Their partnership contributed to Red Bull's success, with Verstappen clinching multiple drivers' championships during this period.
We will never forget how the Minister of Defence helped Max win the WDC in 2021!
Races as teammates: 90
Verstappen outqualified Perez 80 to 10
Verstappen outperformed Perez 70 to 10
Verstappen took 53 wins to Perez’s 5
Verstappen took 37 pole positions to Perez’s 3
Verstappen finished on the podium 70 times, compared to Perez’s 29
Verstappen scored 1,861.5 points to Perez’s 932
Max Verstappen vs. Daniel Ricciardo (2016-2018)
After his mid-season move to Red Bull in 2016, Verstappen partnered with the experienced Daniel Ricciardo. Over 58 races together, Ricciardo initially held the upper hand in qualifying with an 11–6 lead in 2016. However, Verstappen reversed this trend in subsequent seasons, ending their partnership with a 34–24 qualifying advantage.
In races, Verstappen led 35–22, amassing 608 points to Ricciardo's 590. Both drivers secured multiple podiums and wins during this period, with Verstappen achieving notable victories such as his debut Red Bull win in Spain 2016. Their collaboration was marked by mutual respect and intense competition, contributing significantly to Red Bull's performance during those seasons.
Races as teammates: 58
Verstappen outqualified Ricciardo 34 to 24
Verestappen outperformed Ricciardo 35 to 21
Verstappen won 5 races to Ricciardo’s 4
Verstappen scored no pole positions compared to Ricciardo’s 2
Verstappen finished on the podium 22 times compared to Ricciardo’s 19
Verstappen scored 608 points to Ricciardo’s 590
Max Verstappen vs. Carlos Sainz (2015-2016)
Verstappen and Sainz debuted together at Toro Rosso in 2015, forming one of the most closely matched pairings in Verstappen's career. Their qualifying sessions were nearly even, with Sainz narrowly leading 10–9. In races, Verstappen had a slight edge, winning the head-to-head 10–9. Notably, Verstappen scored 49 points to Sainz's 18, achieving two impressive fourth-place finishes in Hungary and the USA.
Their partnership continued into the first four races of 2016 before Verstappen's promotion to Red Bull. During this brief period, Verstappen led in qualifying 3–1 and matched Sainz in races 2–2. This early rivalry showcased both drivers' talents and set the stage for their future successes in Formula 1.
Races as teammates: 23
Verstappen outqualified Sainz 12 to 11
Verstappen outperformed Sainz 12 to 9
Verstappen scored 62 points to Sainz’s 22
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