After 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve labelled Yuki Tsunoda “the worst” Max Verstappen team-mate, we got our thinking cap on. We have ranked all of Verstappen’s Formula 1 team-mates – from best to worst – to determine who measured up the best, and find the biggest victim.

Red Bull F1 chief Helmut Marko has given up on subscribing to the dream that Max Verstappen will retain his drivers' title in 2025. For the past four years, the Dutchman has defeated his rivals to take home the coveted championship crown and is still technically in contention to claim a consecutive fifth victory at the end of this year.