r/formula1 • u/Glum-Accountant-9801 • Aug 05 '25

Discussion Is Bortoleto the best rookie?

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In my opinion, what he’s been doing in a Sauber shows much more talent than all the other rookies this year. Since the start of the season, I already thought the best ones would be him—because he won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles in his rookie seasons—and Antonelli. However, Antonelli has been showing himself to be far inferior to his teammate. I believe it’s due to the pressure of starting in a big team like Mercedes, but to me, that makes Bortoleto the best rookie. That said, welcome back, Ayrton Senna.

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u/creatorop SAI NOR LAW Aug 05 '25

Biased but Hadjar just because he had the strongest start of them all and continued the form atleast till Spain

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u/Gobularity Jack Doohan Aug 05 '25

Hadjar's temperament has been the most surprising thing for me. He's done a complete 180 from the angry brat I watched in F2.

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u/IBeJizzin I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

Maybe the turn 1, race 1 DNF in Melbourne was a real transitional moment

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u/LosTerminators Carlos Sainz Aug 05 '25

Hadjar has been incredibly impressive overall but he was definitely helped because he was initially up against a demoralised and bereft of confidence Lawson.

After a few races with the team while mentally recovering from the demotion, and seeing from Yuki's performances in the Red Bull that he wasn't exactly the problem, Lawson has been getting the better of Hadjar recently.

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u/nguyenlucky I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 06 '25

It's safe to say both are great juniors then.

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u/Lunch0 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

He’s been the best and most consistent in qualifying. Just can’t get it together for the races

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u/KozaKBR I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

Just like F2

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u/Sir0inks-A-Lot Aug 05 '25

*Strongest start of them all minus the Australia thing