What is the best modern Formula 1 rivalry?

Title fights, team-mate meltdowns and a few infamous collisions, with feuds that range from icy cold wars to open warfare.

1. 1
   Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen

   The 2021 title fight decided on the last lap of Abu Dhabi, full of collisions and controversy.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Lewis Hamilton vs Fernando Alonso

   The 2007 McLaren clash between the rookie and the double champion split a team.
   676pts
3. 3
   Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg

   Mercedes teammates fought for three straight titles, with Rosberg winning in 2016.
   559pts
4. 4
   Michael Schumacher vs Fernando Alonso

   Ferrari's veteran against Renault's rising star in the 2005 and 2006 title fights.
   559pts
5. 5
   Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri

   McLaren teammates who fought for the 2025 title.
   500pts
6. 6
   Max Verstappen vs Charles Leclerc

   Childhood karting rivals who clashed in F1 from 2019 onward.
   433pts
7. 7
   Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris

   A close 2024 title fight with on-track contact and tension.
   433pts
8. 8
   Sebastian Vettel vs Mark Webber

   Red Bull teammates whose tension peaked with Multi 21 in 2013.
   423pts
9. 9
   Sebastian Vettel vs Fernando Alonso

   Red Bull dominance over a heroic Ferrari effort across 2010 to 2013.
   269pts
10. 10
    Max Verstappen vs Daniel Ricciardo

    Red Bull teammates whose collision in Baku 2018 ended the partnership.
    167pts
11. 11
    Lewis Hamilton vs Sebastian Vettel

    Mercedes versus Ferrari duels for the 2017 and 2018 titles.
    0pts

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