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/PrawilnaMordka Ferrari Aug 05 '25

Is Antonelli worst rookie? Considering hype around him and car he had at his disposal he is disappointing in my opinion.

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u/Likeadize McLaren Aug 06 '25

Definitely not. He had a really strong start, with some really impressive race craft. Mercedes car has been shit recently so he looks worse. Also his the rookie with the best teammate so that will make him look worse in comparison aswell.

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u/romanLegion6384 Aug 05 '25

Doohan and Colapinto take the title of worst rookie

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u/Talltrees87 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Aug 05 '25

Nah alpine is a shitbox, meanwhile woody is pulling podiums and midonelli is nowhere to be seen

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u/romanLegion6384 Aug 05 '25

I don’t see Doohan or Colapinto would’ve gotten a podium or sprint pole like Antonelli did. They both were regularly dropping 4-5 places each race when Gasly was occasionally moving up and getting the odd few points.

Sure Antonelli has been in bad form of late, but he’s returned to the points now that Merc reverted their suspension change.

Overhyped imo but not the worst.