Formula 1 Statistics
Explore Formula 1 statistics with interactive tools designed to go beyond the final race classification. The ScuderiaFans Formula 1 Statistics section brings together race pace, lap-time data, fastest laps, championship information and driver comparisons to help fans understand what happened on track and why.
Rather than presenting numbers without context, our aim is to make Formula 1 data easier to explore. Whether you want to compare two drivers over a full Grand Prix, see who had the stronger underlying race pace or put a result into championship context, this section provides a growing collection of tools and resources.
Formula 1 statistics tools
F1 Race Pace & Lap Time Comparison
Our first interactive statistics tool allows you to compare two Formula 1 drivers from the same Grand Prix using three different views: Race Pace, Lap-by-Lap and Fastest Lap.
Instead of relying only on finishing positions, the tool analyses how the drivers performed throughout the race. It can reveal whether one driver was consistently quicker across representative racing laps, where the pace changed during different phases of the Grand Prix and whether the driver with the fastest individual lap also had the stronger overall race pace.
Open the F1 Race Pace & Lap Time Comparison tool
- Compare two Formula 1 drivers from the same race.
- Analyse median race pace using eligible racing laps.
- View individual lap times across the Grand Prix.
- Compare each driver’s fastest lap.
- Identify laps affected by pit stops, Safety Cars and Virtual Safety Cars.
- Share a specific driver comparison with a direct comparison link.
Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton F1 Head-to-Head
Compare Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season with a dedicated Ferrari teammate dashboard covering championship points, qualifying, official race results, race pace, fastest laps, Sprint results and advanced lap-time statistics.
View the Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton head-to-head stats
- 2026 championship points and positions
- Qualifying and Grand Prix head-to-head scores
- Race pace comparison across every Grand Prix
- Fastest-lap head-to-head
- Sprint results and points
- Clean-lap and consistency statistics
- Complete race-by-race comparison
Ferrari vs F1 Rivals: Team Head-to-Head Statistics
Compare Ferrari directly with Mercedes, McLaren, Red Bull Racing and the other Formula 1 constructors using a dedicated team-level statistics dashboard for the 2026 season.
The comparison combines official championship and race results with qualifying, Team Race Pace and locally processed timing data, allowing you to see where Ferrari gains or loses ground against a selected rival across the season.
Open the Ferrari vs F1 Rivals team comparison
- Constructors’ Championship points and positions
- Grand Prix and Sprint scoring comparisons
- Best-car qualifying head-to-head
- Team Race Pace comparison by Grand Prix
- Fastest-lap and race-result head-to-head statistics
- Championship points progression charts
- Points gained or lost by race weekend
- Advanced two-car team statistics
- Complete race-by-race Ferrari vs rival comparison
Ferrari Pit Stop & Strategy Statistics
Explore Ferrari’s pit stops and race strategies throughout the 2026 Formula 1 season with a dedicated dashboard covering Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, tyre stints, stop timing and pit-lane performance against the rest of the grid.
Explore the Ferrari Pit Stop & Strategy Statistics
- Ferrari pit stops by Grand Prix
- Charles Leclerc vs Lewis Hamilton strategy comparison
- One-stop, two-stop and multi-stop race statistics
- Tyre-compound and stint timelines
- Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car pit stops
- Ferrari pit-stop performance versus the field
- Constructor pit-stop rankings by Grand Prix
- DHL Fastest Pit Stop Award data
- Complete race-by-race Ferrari strategy overview
What can Formula 1 statistics tell us?
A Formula 1 result tells us where each driver finished, but it does not always explain how competitive they were during the race. A driver may finish behind a rival despite having stronger pace because of strategy, traffic, a slow pit stop, a penalty, damage or the timing of a Safety Car.
Statistics can help separate some of those factors. Looking at lap times across an entire Grand Prix can show whether a driver maintained consistent speed, struggled during a particular stint or gained performance after switching tyres. Comparing race pace with fastest laps can also highlight the difference between sustained performance and one exceptional lap.
No individual statistic can tell the complete story, but combining several measures provides a much clearer picture of performance than the finishing order alone.
Race pace statistics
Race pace is one of the most useful measures when comparing Formula 1 drivers because it focuses on sustained performance rather than outright one-lap speed.
For the ScuderiaFans Race Comparison tool, race pace is represented using the median of eligible racing laps. Laps significantly affected by events such as pit entry, pit exit, Safety Cars, Virtual Safety Cars, red flags or invalid timing are excluded from the race-pace sample.
This approach helps reduce the influence of non-representative laps while preserving the detailed lap information in the Lap-by-Lap view. A lower median lap time indicates the faster race pace across the eligible sample.
However, race pace should always be interpreted in context. Drivers can be using different tyre compounds, following different strategies or managing their cars to different targets. Traffic, weather, fuel levels, car damage and team instructions can also influence lap times.
Fastest lap statistics
The fastest lap represents the quickest valid lap completed by a driver during a Grand Prix. It is useful for identifying peak performance, but it does not necessarily tell us who was fastest over the full race distance.
A driver on fresh tyres late in the race may set a very quick fastest lap while another driver has been consistently faster across the majority of the Grand Prix. This is why the Race Comparison tool keeps Fastest Lap and Race Pace as separate statistics.
Looking at both together can provide a more complete understanding of how the performance of two drivers differed during the race.
Lap-by-lap Formula 1 data
Lap-by-lap analysis gives a more detailed view of how a Grand Prix developed. Instead of reducing an entire race to one average or median number, it allows you to follow changes in performance from lap to lap.
This can reveal tyre degradation, the impact of fresh tyres after a pit stop, periods spent in traffic and changes in the pace advantage between two drivers. It can also help explain why two competitors with very similar overall race pace may have experienced very different races.
When an unusual lap is affected by a pit stop, Safety Car, Virtual Safety Car or another interruption, the comparison identifies that status so the time is not mistaken for a normal racing lap.
F1 driver and constructor standings
Race statistics become even more useful when viewed alongside the championship situation. You can follow the latest points and positions through our dedicated Formula 1 driver standings and Formula 1 constructor standings pages.
The standings show the cumulative result of the season, while race-level statistics can help explain how those points were earned. A driver may be ahead in the championship because of outright speed, greater consistency, fewer retirements or a combination of several factors.
Formula 1 calendar and race results
For the complete season overview, visit the Formula 1 schedule and results page. It provides access to the championship calendar and individual Grand Prix information, helping you move between race results and the deeper statistical analysis available in this section.
Statistics and technical analysis
Lap times often show what happened, while technical analysis can help explain why it happened. Aerodynamic efficiency, tyre behaviour, suspension setup, ride height, power-unit deployment and circuit characteristics can all influence the performance patterns visible in race data.
For a closer look at Ferrari’s performance and development, visit our Ferrari Technical Analysis section, where we examine the technical factors behind the team’s Formula 1 performance.
How ScuderiaFans processes Formula 1 statistics
Our interactive statistics tools are designed to process imported race information locally rather than making external data requests every time a visitor opens a comparison. Available race data is normalised and validated before being made available through the public tools.
For race-pace calculations, the objective is to use laps that are representative of normal racing conditions. Obvious non-representative laps such as the opening lap, pit-in and pit-out laps, Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car periods, race interruptions and invalid timing are excluded where applicable.
The original race context remains important. Statistical results should therefore be treated as analytical indicators rather than definitive judgments about which driver or car performed better. Where third-party datasets are used, the relevant attribution is displayed within the individual tool.
Why context matters when comparing F1 drivers
Two drivers can record almost identical lap times while achieving them under very different circumstances. One may be conserving tyres while the other is attacking, one may be running in clean air while the other is following another car, and their tyre ages or compounds may differ significantly.
Weather can also change during a race, while track evolution means the circuit itself may become faster or slower over time. Damage, penalties and team instructions introduce further variables that cannot always be captured by a single statistic.
For that reason, the best Formula 1 analysis combines statistics with race context. Our tools are intended to make the numerical side of that analysis easier to understand and explore.
A growing Formula 1 statistics database
The Formula 1 Statistics section is designed to expand over time. The Race Pace & Lap Time Comparison tool is the first interactive feature, with the underlying structure allowing additional statistical tools and comparison views to be introduced in the future.
As more compatible race data becomes available and is validated, additional Grands Prix and seasons can also be incorporated into the comparison database.
Future additions may explore areas such as qualifying performance, finishing-position trends, driver head-to-head records, season averages and other useful ways of analysing Formula 1 performance.
Frequently asked questions about Formula 1 statistics
What Formula 1 statistics are available on ScuderiaFans?
The Formula 1 Statistics section currently includes an interactive Race Pace & Lap Time Comparison tool alongside championship standings, race results and related statistical resources. The section is designed to expand with additional tools over time.
What is the difference between race pace and fastest lap?
Fastest lap measures the quickest individual valid lap completed by a driver. Race pace looks at sustained performance across a broader sample of representative racing laps. A driver can therefore have the fastest lap while another driver has the stronger overall race pace.
How is race pace calculated?
The Race Comparison tool uses the median of eligible racing laps. Laps significantly affected by factors such as Lap 1, pit entry or exit, Safety Cars, Virtual Safety Cars, race interruptions and invalid timing are excluded from the race-pace calculation.
Why use the median instead of the average lap time?
The median is less sensitive to isolated unusually slow laps than a simple average. This makes it useful for estimating a driver’s typical pace across a representative sample of racing laps.
Can F1 statistics prove which driver performed better?
No single statistic can provide a complete verdict. Strategy, tyres, traffic, car performance, damage, weather and team instructions can all influence a race. Statistics are most useful when they are combined with the context of what happened on track.
Can I compare Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton?
Yes. When both drivers have valid data for the selected Grand Prix, you can compare Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton directly using Race Pace, Lap-by-Lap and Fastest Lap views in the Race Comparison tool.
Will more Formula 1 statistics tools be added?
Yes. The section has been built so that additional statistics tools can be introduced progressively. New features will be added when they provide useful information and the necessary data can be processed reliably.
