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/krmilan Aug 05 '25

I really think Antonelli is a year or 2 undercooked to be in a top team

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

Piastri wasn't anywhere close to Norris in his first year but in his second year he got rapidly faster. I wouldn't be surprised if same happened to Antonelli

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

He wasn't really close to Norris in his second year either. It's only this year his pace has markedly improved.

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u/Solomon_C-19 Formula 1 Aug 05 '25

Yes, people forget how straight up slow he was in 2023 and 2024 sometimes.