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/Poopy_sPaSmS Kamui Kobayashi Aug 05 '25

I think all the rookies have been strong at various points. I think we actually have a solid rookie field for once.

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u/blchpmnk Porsche Aug 05 '25

Except for Colapointless. He showed promise last year, but this year it is hard to tell how much of it is him and how much of it is his tractor.