United Kingdom (2007–2026) against Spain (2001–2026)
Lewis Hamilton wins this one without much argument: more titles (7 against 2) and a clearer edge in dominance once scaled against their competition, averaging 54% of the maximum possible points per season against 29% for Fernando Alonso. The rest just confirms the gap: Lewis Hamilton also leads Fernando Alonso in win rate (26.9% against 7.3%), podium rate (52.5% against 24.1%), pole rate (26.6% against 5.2%), and reliability (8.9% against 20.0% in DNFs). Same team, same equipment: 2007. Race by race, Fernando Alonso came out on top 10 times against 7. A reminder that a single season on equal equipment doesn't tell the whole story of a full career comparison.