Head to head qualify

[f1matrix]

After GP Spain

MSC - BAR   5 - 0   Gap in favor of MSC  -2.837
MOY - RSC   5 - 0   Gap in favor of MOY  -2.140
RAI - COU   1 - 2   Gap in favor of COU  -1.368
ALO - TRU   2 - 2   Gap in favor of TRU  -2.707
BUT - SAT   2 - 2   Gap in favor of BUT  -0.218
FIS - MAS   2 - 2   Gap in favor of FIS  -0.425
WEB - KLI   3 - 1   Gap in favor of WEB  -3.476
CDM - PAN   2 - 2   Gap in favor of CDM  -0.415
HEI - PTO   4 - 1   Gap in favor of HEI  -8.563
BRU - BAU   3 - 0   Gap in favor of BRU  -3.551

[climb]

Interesting data f1matrix.
Renault show a contrast between the balance in quals numer, and the huge gap about qual times.

[BootsOntheSide]

Good set of data, backing up most of our suspicions as to which drivers are performing stronger.

Note that Sato, Alonso and Bamgartner failed to complete one of their laps each by spinning off, so in effect Button and Trulli have 3-2 leads, and Bruni's is 4-0. Panis, Fisichella, Raikkonen (twice), Bruni and Klien have all lost runs for reaosns beyond their control.

[twig]

Bruni had some mechanical issue in Aus where he couldnt qualify.

[jhansen]

And Button had a rather big error in Spain. Several of the team battles do not add up to five. I'm assuming mechanical issues are not included? What's your determination for exclusions f1matrix?

[f1matrix]

In effect the comparison between pilots of the same team can't be done if one of them hasn't complete his lap.

[Mr V]

Originally posted by f1matrix
In effect the comparison between pilots of the same team can't be done if one of them hasn't complete his lap.

Which means iirc, only Michael and Juan Pablo have really excelled over their team-mates so far in qualifying.

[Gt_R]

But such figures tell lesser if we take into consideration the fuel strategy.. So yes, Michael would still probably be faster than RB anyways, but the time gap may be slightly smaller because Spain, RB ran a heavy 2 stopper strategy.

[f1matrix]

After GP Monaco

MSC - BAR   6 - 0   Gap in favor of MSC  -3.037
MOY - RSC   5 - 1   Gap in favor of MOY  -1.446
RAI - COU   2 - 2   Gap in favor of COU  -1.009
ALO - TRU   2 - 3   Gap in favor of TRU  -3.130
BUT - SAT   3 - 2   Gap in favor of BUT  -0.649
FIS - MAS   3 - 2   Gap in favor of FIS  -1.321
WEB - KLI   4 - 1   Gap in favor of WEB  -3.670
CDM - PAN   2 - 3   Gap in favor of CDM  -0.105
HEI - PTO   5 - 1   Gap in favor of HEI  -9.518
BRU - BAU   3 - 1   Gap in favor of BRU  -3.496

[climb]

Why don't some numbers sum up to 6?

[Mr V]

Because some drivers didn't complete their qualifying lap.

[Bleu]

Originally posted by f1matrix
After GP Monaco

RAI - COU   2 - 2   Gap in favor of COU  -1.009

Räikkönen has won 3 times against DC's one (when both have got the time)

Australia:
10. 6 Kimi Räikkönen FIN McLaren-Mercedes M 1.26,297 + 1,889
12. 5 David Coulthard GBR McLaren-Mercedes M 1.27,294 + 2,886

Malaysia:
5. 6 Kimi Räikkönen FIN McLaren-Mercedes M 1.34,164 + 1,090
9. 5 David Coulthard GBR McLaren-Mercedes M 1.34,602 + 1,528

Spain:
10. 5 David Coulthard GBR McLaren-Mercedes M 1.16,636 + 1,614
13. 6 Kimi Räikkönen FIN McLaren-Mercedes M 1.17,445 + 2,423

Monaco:
6. 6 Kimi Räikkönen FIN McLaren-Mercedes M 1.14,592 + 0,607
9. 5 David Coulthard GBR McLaren-Mercedes M 1.14,951 + 0,966


I guess you have put Melbourne wrong.

[f1matrix]

I degree, in Australia RAI was the fastest with 0,997sec of difference.
So:

RAI - COU  3 - 1  Gap in favor of RAI  -0.985

[climb]

There is still one x-0 remaining... poor Rubens

[f1matrix]

MSC - BAR   7 - 0   Gap in favor of MSC  -4.039
MOY - RSC   6 - 1   Gap in favor of MOY  -1.551
RAI - COU   3 - 1   Gap in favor of RAI  -0.985
ALO - TRU   2 - 4   Gap in favor of TRU  -3.308
BUT - SAT   3 - 3   Gap in favor of BUT  -0.390
FIS - MAS   3 - 2   Gap in favor of FIS  -1.321
WEB - KLI   5 - 1   Gap in favor of WEB  -4.304
CDM - PAN   2 - 4   Gap in favor of CDM  -0.096
HEI - PTO   6 - 1   Gap in favor of HEI  -9.893
BRU - BAU   4 - 1   Gap in favor of BRU  -3.872

[BootsOntheSide]

Good stuff, but I would say that when a driver fails to compelte a lap due to crashing or spinning, that should be considered as a defeat for them, whereas cases of one driver having a mechanical failure shouldn't be taken as adefeat for them.

Note that the gaps given are totals, not averages. Dividing them by 7 would give an accurate impression of the race-by-race gaps. You can throw a blanket over the Toyota, McLaren, Sauber and Williams gaps (Montoya's usually been just a bit better, but better) - only Jordan, Ferrari and Jaguar are really wide consistantly, ebcause Malaysia distorts Alonso's figures.

[steve_r]

Pull your finger out Rubens.

[f1manoz]

Go Heidfeld!

[f1matrix]

After Canada GP

MSC - BAR   8 - 0   Gap in favor of MSC  -4.246
MOY - RSC   6 - 2   Gap in favor of MOY  -0.754
RAI - COU   4 - 1   Gap in favor of RAI  -1.071
ALO - TRU   2 - 5   Gap in favor of TRU  -3.593
BUT - SAT   4 - 3   Gap in favor of BUT  -5.053
FIS - MAS   3 - 2   Gap in favor of FIS  -1.321
WEB - KLI   5 - 2   Gap in favor of WEB  -3.688
CDM - PAN   3 - 4   Gap in favor of CDM  -0.096
HEI - PTO   6 - 1   Gap in favor of HEI  -9.893
HEI - GLO   1 - 0   Gap in favor of HEI  -0.375
BRU - BAU   4 - 1   Gap in favor of BRU  -3.872

[Kicking-back]

I think Heidfeld was 1 second faster than Glock in qualifying, not 0.375

[f1matrix]

oops sorry. the gap is 1.002 sec in favor of HEI

[Kicking-back]

Thanks

[Ralf]

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