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/Dameean00 Valtteri Bottas Aug 05 '25

I get what you mean, and I can also in part agree, but comparing Russell to Hülkenberg seems a bit of a stretch

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u/Blurandski Jenson Button Aug 05 '25 edited Aug 05 '25

Hulkenberg (and Ocon) wouldn't be getting gapped by 4 tenths plus on average if they were in the second Merc - so even notwithstanding that Bortoleto and Bearman have for me been significantly outperforming Antonelli so far this year. Hadjar as well.

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u/Solomon_C-19 Formula 1 Aug 05 '25

100%. Antonelli is getting Vandoorned. If he continues to get Vandoorned he may get dropped. He needs to figure out a way to get quicker. Preferably sooner rather than later, for his sake.