5 Of The Most Controversial F1 Team Orders Of All Time
88From F1 drivers sharing cars in the 1950s to controversial swaps for the lead, team orders in Formula One have been a fixture for decades but rarely come without some form of controversy attached to them. So, today, I thought we’d take a look at just FIVE of the most controversial F1 team order calls of all time…and maybe the odd honourable mention too.
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2025 Teams and Drivers
Red Bull: Max Verstappen & Yuki Tsunoda
McLaren: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
Ferrari: Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli
Aston Martin: Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll
Alpine: Pierre Gasly & Franco Colapinto
Williams: Alex Albon & Carlos Sainz
Racing Bulls: Liam Lawson & Isack Hadjar
Sauber: Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto
Haas: Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman
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