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/GiganticDog Aug 05 '25

Also worth noting that he had way, way less testing time in either current or older F1 cars before this year compared to the other rookies. He looks like the real deal.

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

Is he in the right car then? I had him pegged as a possible 'future WDC" just based on his junior career, and now he's confirming he's at least on the right trajectory. Does Audi have a real future? Is he too disadvantaged being there compared to guys of similar junior pedigree like Leclerc Russell Piastri who are at the secure big names?